Senior Cost Planner

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia laing O'Rourke Full time
About Laing O'Rourke

We are a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O'Rourke banner. Our business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high-security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface.

Laing O'Rourke owns one of Australia's largest plant and equipment hire companies called Select Plant Australia. We believe that the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Cost Planner to join our commercial team in the defence sector. The ideal candidate will have experience in defence projects and be based in Canberra, ACT.

Key Responsibilities
  • In collaboration with the Design Manager, review the developing design throughout all design phases and provide cost planning advice to ensure it remains 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 budget parameters.
  • Explore, price, and propose innovative and cost-effective value engineering and design options to the project team and maintain a register of these potential items throughout the course of the project.
  • 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, ensuring it is mapped to the original tender budget.
Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years industry experience in similar positions.
  • Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or Quantity Surveying preferable.
  • 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.
About You

The ideal candidate will be a skilled cost planner with experience in defence projects. They will have advanced knowledge of estimating, cost planning, risk identification, and value engineering. The candidate will also possess strong communication skills and be able to work effectively in a team environment.

Salary

We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience.

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