Senior Cost Manager | Defence & Infrastructure

We are supporting a major Defence infrastructure programme and seeking a skilled Cost Manager to join an established project team in Adelaide. This role focuses on providing highquality cost control contract administration and commercial oversight. You will work closely with project stakeholders to ensure construction progress budgets and variations are wellmanaged and accurately reported.

• Administer construction contracts including assessment implementation and negotiation of variations.
• Monitor and track construction progress providing accurate and timely reporting.
• Conduct detailed cost management activities including budget monitoring and forecasting.
• Maintain robust financial records documentation and cost databases to support project reporting.
• Support commercial reviews and ensure contractual compliance throughout project delivery.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve costrelated issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of cost control processes and project reporting standards

Qualifications :

• Australian citizen with Baseline clearance or the ability to obtain this. 
• Proven experience as a Cost Manager Contract Administrator or Quantity Surveyor within construction infrastructure or Defence projects.
• Strong understanding of contract management principles particularly around variations and cost control.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor budgets analyse financial data and prepare accurate cost reports.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• High attention to detail with strong documentation and recordkeeping capabilities.
• Proficiency in cost management software and MS Excel.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying Construction Management or a related discipline.

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time