Senior Cost Manager

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeCost Full time $100,000 - $120,000
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Manager to support our delivery of expert cost management and quantity surveying services.


The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing feasibility cost plans, cost benchmarking, and early-stage financial modelling to support project decision-making and investment analysis.


  • Assist with contract administration processes, including the validation of contractor progress claims, review of cost variations, and ensuring alignment with contract terms and project milestones
  • Contribute to the preparation of detailed cost reports and budget monitoring tools, providing senior team members and clients with clear, data-driven insights throughout the project lifecycle
  • Prepare procurement-related documentation, including tender schedules, pricing templates, and evaluation frameworks
  • Support the preparation of expert reports by analysing project data, compiling evidence, and drafting clear, well-structured content for use in commercial advisory and claims contexts
  • Collaborate closely with senior team members to develop and deliver high-quality client-facing outputs across active projects and retrospective assignments
  • Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across infrastructure, building, and heavy civils sectors, ensuring accurate communication and alignment across teams

This role requires relevant experience as a quantity surveyor or in cost roles, with knowledge of claims and disputes desirable.

The successful candidate will possess relevant qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Law or equivalent.

Able to demonstrate ability in analysing and preparing cost claims, experience managing client expectations and stakeholder management is also essential.

Prior experience using software such as Power BI, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project & CostX is highly regarded.

Candidates should also have previous experience in a consultancy setting.

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