Commercial Cost Consultant

1 day ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Laing O'Rourke Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Cost Consultant to join our team in Canberra, ACT.

This is a key role within our defence sector commercial team, requiring strong cost planning and estimating skills.

Key Responsibilities:
  • In collaboration with the Design Manager, undertake ongoing review of the developing design throughout all design phases and provide cost planning advice to ensure it stays within budget allowances.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of the developing design and influence cost-effective outcomes by attending design meetings and providing appropriate cost advice where required.
  • Provide design consultants with budget-informed direction in a timely manner to facilitate the design development process within the budget parameters.
  • Explore, price, and propose innovative and cost-effective value engineering and design options to the project team.
  • Identify, price, and submit head contract variations to the client, and negotiate financial outcomes with the client's representatives.
  • Undertake regular quantity verification analysis on the developing design to ensure current scope does not exceed contractual scope and associated budget allowances.
  • In conjunction with the Commercial Manager, develop the project Budget-to-Build to a suitable format for the project.
About You
  • Minimum 5 years industry experience in similar positions.
  • Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Quantity Surveying preferred.
  • Advanced experience in Estimating/Cost Planning, Risk Identification, and Value Engineering, with knowledge and experience of large, complex projects, including defence.
  • Demonstrated ability to review the detail of a developing design in accordance with budget requirements and influence design outcomes accordingly.
  • Sound technical construction knowledge.
Salary & Benefits

The salary for this position is estimated at $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience. We offer industry-leading benefits, including a comprehensive learning and development program, mental health and wellbeing initiatives, paid parental leave, and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

About Us

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O'Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

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