Senior Cost Manager – Defence & Infrastructure (Adelaide)

Sccsinternational; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join an established project team, focusing on cost control, contract administration, and commercial oversight. You will work with stakeholders to ensure budgets, progress, and variations are accurately reported.

The role requires strong cost management experience in construction or defence projects, with robust reporting and documentation capabilities. A collaborative, detail-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Cost Manager, Contract Administrator, or Quantity Surveyor in construction, infrastructure, or Defence projects.
• Strong understanding of contract management principles, especially variations and cost control.
• Experience monitoring budgets, analyzing financial data, and preparing cost reports.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• High attention to detail with strong documentation and record-keeping.
• Proficiency in cost management software and MS Excel.
• Tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Must be Australian or 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

Budget monitoring

Cost reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Documentation and record-keeping

MS Excel

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Tools

MS Excel

Cost management software

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to join an established project team, focusing on cost control, contract administration, and commercial oversight. You will work with stakeholders to ensure budgets, progress, and variations are accurately reported.

The role requires strong cost management experience in construction or defence projects, with robust reporting and documentation capabilities. A collaborative, detail-focused approach is essential.