Project Cost Specialist

6 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeCost Full time $120,000 - $160,000
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Cost Manager to join our team in Canberra. As a Cost Manager, you will play a critical role in optimizing cost performance at every stage of our projects using our proven methodologies and approach.

You will be responsible for pre and post-contract duties, including preparation of cost estimates, procurement and tendering, contract administration, variation, final account, etc. You will also complete feasibility studies, write procurement reports, estimate and cost plan, and manage the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, preliminaries, tender analysis, tender report, and compiling contractual documents.

Additionally, you will take responsibility for timely and accurate cost checks and valuations, produce monthly post-contract cost reports, and present them to the client. You will interface with the client and other consultants at all project stages, participate effectively in post-contract cost variances and change control processes, and maintain central feedback and learning on cost estimating from prospects and projects.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will require:

- Good knowledge of all methods of construction and procurement.

- Strong experience with spreadsheets and databases.

- Collaborative approach, able to develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, internally and externally.

- Good organization skills with the ability to multi-task.

- Demonstrated strong listening and communication skills.

- Proven cost and/or commercial management experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.

- Relevant Bachelor degree in Construction or Quantity Surveying.

Benefits

We offer a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.



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