Senior Cost Manager - Infrastructure & Projects Lead (Hybrid)

Sccsinternational; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA is recruiting a Cost Manager for its Advisory team in Sydney on a hybrid basis, working with project owners, contractors and infrastructure investors across energy, water, transport, resources and data centres.

The role focuses on cost control for complex projects, monthly integration of cost, scheduling and risk, and reporting with KPIs and variance commentary. It involves contract management support and potential team leadership.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in construction, engineering or finance.
• Extensive delivery experience on complex rail/transport infrastructure or oil and gas projects.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, change management and cost implications.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost control on complex projects with governance alignment.
• Integrate cost, scheduling and risk management monthly.
• Prepare cost plans, cash flow, and cost reports with KPI reporting.
• Support contract management including variations, payments and disputes.
• Apply earned value management alongside other performance measures.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Earned value management

Contract administration

Change management

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification in construction, engineering or finance

Job description

HKA is recruiting a Cost Manager for its Advisory team in Sydney on a hybrid basis, working with project owners, contractors and infrastructure investors across energy, water, transport, resources and data centres.

The role focuses on cost control for complex projects, monthly integration of cost, scheduling and risk, and reporting with KPIs and variance commentary. It involves contract management support and potential team leadership.