Manager Cost Management | Quantity Surveyor

AAR Consulting Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AAR Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Manager Cost Management / Quantity Surveyor in Sydney to lead cost management across a major infrastructure portfolio. The role focuses on developing cost frameworks, planning, and governance to drive value for money.

You will provide specialist cost advice, mentor a small QS team, and coordinate with senior stakeholders on project cost performance and risks throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Formal Quantity Surveying / construction qualifications required.
• Experience in cost management across major infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of cost management frameworks across the project lifecycle.
• Provide specialist Quantity Surveying and cost management advice to the portfolio.
• Manage cost planning, cost control and reporting from scoping to closeout.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost management

Cost planning

Cost control

Data analytics

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Job description

Manager Cost Management | Quantity Surveyor

Our client is large NSW government departmentThe infrastructure function supports the delivery of major capital works and construction projects across the department; ensuring projects are effectively planned, governed and delivered with strong cost control and value for money

Role Description:
They are seeking an experienced Manager Cost Management with a strong Quantity Surveying and construction cost management background to lead the development and implementation of cost management frameworks across a major infrastructure portfolio

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of cost management frameworks, strategies and processes across the infrastructure project lifecycle
• Provide specialist Quantity Surveying and cost management advice
• Lead cost planning and cost control activities from initial project scoping through to project completion and closeout
• Provide cost, risk and commercial advice during early project development and prior to site investigations
• Develop and maintain cost management plans, systems, processes and governance requirements
• Prepare and review pre-tender estimates, cost plans, cost forecasts and project cost reports
• Review and assess variations, progress claims and cost impacts throughout project delivery
• Undertake cost benchmarking, trend analysis and data analysis across major capital projects
• Provide independent peer review of external cost plans and internal cost advice through Final Business Case and investment stages
• Analyse project cost data and prepare accurate management reports for senior stakeholders
• Monitor cost performance, forecasts and emerging risks across multiple concurrent projects
• Lead, coordinate and provide technical guidance to a small team of Quantity Surveyors

Skills and Experience:

• Formal Quantity Surveying / construction qualifications is essential
• Significant experience in Quantity Surveying, cost management, cost planning and cost control
• Demonstrated experience across major construction, infrastructure, property or capital works projects
• Experience preparing and reviewing cost plans and pre-tender estimates
• Demonstrated experience assessing variations, progress claims, cost forecasts and project cost performanceStrong understanding of construction costs, commercial risks and cost management principles
• Experience with benchmarking, cost analysis, data analytics and management reporting
• Demonstrated experience identifying cost risks, savings opportunities and efficiencies
• Experience providing independent cost advice and peer reviewing external Quantity Surveyor / consultant outputs
• Experience leading, mentoring or providing technical guidance to Quantity Surveyors or cost management professionals
• Strong understanding of governance, assurance and cost management controls within a complex organisation
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills
• NSW Government, education infrastructure or major public sector capital works experience highly regarded

Consultant: Colin Massey

Keywords: Cost Management, Estimator, estimating, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Cost Manager, Cost Control, Construction, Infrastructure, Capital Works, Construction Cost Management, Cost Estimation, Cost Analysis, Commercial Management, Project Cost Management, Construction Projects, Infrastructure Projects, NSW Government, Government Infrastructure, Capital Projects, Project Controls

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