Senior Cost Manager | Strategic Project Cost Lead

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend Australia seeks an experienced Cost Manager to lead cost planning, procurement and post‑contract cost control on complex projects.

You will manage clients, contractors and consultants, drive value engineering, and ensure rigorous reporting and governance. A recognised degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, plus 5+ years in consultancy cost management, is required. Accreditation and CostX skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Experience in cost planning and contract administration.
• 5+ years in cost management, consultancy focus.
• Experience managing clients, contractors, and consultants.
• Accreditation by RICS or AIQS preferred; CostX experience is an asset.
• Proficient MS Excel with good data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Producing feasibility studies and procurement reports.
• Estimating and cost planning to include final cost plan.
• Tendering and procurement, including prequalification, tender analysis, and reports.
• Managing post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
• Valuations on large projects and timely cost checking.
• Producing monthly post-contract cost reports and contributing to value engineering.
• Leading a cost management team when required.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Client management

MS Excel

CostX experience

Education

RICS accreditation

AIQS accreditation

Recognised degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or similar

Tools

CostX

Job description

Turner & Townsend Australia seeks an experienced Cost Manager to lead cost planning, procurement and post‑contract cost control on complex projects.

You will manage clients, contractors and consultants, drive value engineering, and ensure rigorous reporting and governance. A recognised degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, plus 5+ years in consultancy cost management, is required. Accreditation and CostX skills preferred.