Senior Cost Manager – Defence & Infrastructure

Turner & Townsend; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Adelaide seeks a Senior Cost Manager to lead cost control, contract administration and commercial oversight on defence and infrastructure programs. You will work with stakeholders to ensure budgets, progress and variations are accurately reported.

Applicants should have proven experience in cost management, contract administration or quantity surveying, with strong data analysis, record-keeping and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 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 record‑keeping capabilities.
• Proficiency in cost management software and MS Excel.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Must be an Australian Citizen or a British Citizen holding UKSV

Responsibilities

• 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 cost‑related issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of cost control processes and project reporting standards

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Quantity surveying

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying

Construction management or related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

Cost management software

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Adelaide seeks a Senior Cost Manager to lead cost control, contract administration and commercial oversight on defence and infrastructure programs. You will work with stakeholders to ensure budgets, progress and variations are accurately reported.

Applicants should have proven experience in cost management, contract administration or quantity surveying, with strong data analysis, record-keeping and Excel skills.