Senior Cost Planner - Infrastructure Bids & Planning

CPB Contractors Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CPB Contractors is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cost Planner to join our Melbourne-based Pre-Contracts team. You will establish project cost plans, prepare elemental estimates for major tenders, and ensure cost compliance across the bid and project teams.

You will lead cost planning activities, interface with Design Managers, Planners and Engineers, and foster strong relationships with sub-contractors and consultants to deliver competitive bids and successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost planning for Tier 1 developer/builder or contractor.
• Senior role in cost planning for bids as part of a large bid team.
• Experience developing cost plans across commercial, health and infrastructure projects.
• Experience interfacing Design Managers, Planners and Methods Engineers to develop cost plans.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with sub-contractors and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Establish project cost plans.
• Prepare accurate cost plans and elemental estimates for tenders and projects.
• Ensure cost compliance with all parties involved.
• Provide cost planning advice to the tender project team.
• Maintain strong relationships with consultants and sub-contractors.

Skills

Cost planning

Bid management

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Engineering degree

Construction course

Tools

CostX

Eclipse

Cubit

Job description

CPB Contractors is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cost Planner to join our Melbourne-based Pre-Contracts team. You will establish project cost plans, prepare elemental estimates for major tenders, and ensure cost compliance across the bid and project teams.

You will lead cost planning activities, interface with Design Managers, Planners and Engineers, and foster strong relationships with sub-contractors and consultants to deliver competitive bids and successful project outcomes.