Defence & Infrastructure: Associate Cost Manager, Lead Projects

Turner & Townsend; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Adelaide is seeking an Associate Cost Manager to lead end-to-end cost management on defence and infrastructure commissions. You will act as day-to-day client interface, delivering on time, cost and quality targets.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, MRICS/AIQS accreditation, and 6–11 years' consultancy experience in construction. Proficiency with CostX, CATO and CADMeas is preferred.

Qualifications

• Lead cost management on medium to large construction projects.
• Provide feasibility studies, cost plans and tender documentation.
• Mentor cost management team members and support business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cost management on complex projects from inception to post‑completion.
• Interface with clients to ensure objectives are met and value is delivered.
• Deliver cost control, valuations, change management and reporting.
• Mentor and manage junior cost management staff.

Skills

Cost management

Client relationship management

People leadership

Procurement strategy

Value engineering

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

MRICS and/or AIQS accreditation

Tools

CostX

CATO

CADMeas

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Adelaide is seeking an Associate Cost Manager to lead end-to-end cost management on defence and infrastructure commissions. You will act as day-to-day client interface, delivering on time, cost and quality targets.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, MRICS/AIQS accreditation, and 6–11 years' consultancy experience in construction. Proficiency with CostX, CATO and CADMeas is preferred.