Capital Program Advisor - Construction Cost Expert

Gough Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gough Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Queensland organisation to appoint a Capital Program Advisor with strong construction cost management expertise.

You will review estimates and tender submissions, assess cost risks, align expenditures with grant funding and provide technical and commercial advice to internal stakeholders and project representatives across Queensland.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant technical experience in construction cost management, estimating, quantity surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of construction rates, pricing structures and tender evaluation.
• Understanding of construction methodologies, project scopes, variations and commercial risk.
• Excellent written communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing construction estimates, cost plans, rates, tender submissions and project budgets to assess accuracy, reasonableness and value for money.
• Evaluating project scopes, drawings and specifications to identify potential cost risks, discrepancies and opportunities.
• Assessing proposed expenditure and tender documentation to ensure alignment with approved grant funding and project scope.
• Working collaboratively with the team to assess projects, prepare grant applications and monitor funding requirements.
• Providing technical and commercial advice to internal stakeholders, consultants and project representatives.
• Preparing written recommendations, financial assessments and reports for committees, finance stakeholders and board consideration.
• Visiting project locations across Queensland to understand site-specific requirements, project complexities and stakeholder needs.

Skills

Construction cost management

Estimating

Quantity surveying

Tender evaluation

Stakeholder engagement

Written reporting

Education

Tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Gough Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Queensland organisation to appoint a Capital Program Advisor with strong construction cost management expertise.

You will review estimates and tender submissions, assess cost risks, align expenditures with grant funding and provide technical and commercial advice to internal stakeholders and project representatives across Queensland.