Strategic Cost Manager - Construction Projects (Sydney)

Kappa Executive Search; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kappa Executive Search is seeking a Cost Manager to work across complex construction and property projects in Sydney, delivering clear cost advice and supporting project delivery from early cost planning through to final accounts.

This hands-on role requires strong estimating, cost planning, contract administration and financial reporting, with client-facing responsibilities across pre- and post-contract work in a global consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost management, quantity surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Exposure to both pre-contract and post-contract cost management.
• Strong estimating, cost planning and financial reporting skills.
• Understanding of contracts, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines across multiple projects.
• Strong attention to detail and commercial judgement.
• Relevant degree or comparable industry experience.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client, project or team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Preparing estimates, cost plans and cost reports for key client projects.
• Supporting pre-contract cost planning and tender processes.
• Reviewing tender documentation, analysis and reporting.
• Managing valuations, variations and change order assessments.
• Assisting with final accounts, including claims and loss and expense matters.
• Supporting the resolution of commercial, contractual and project cost issues.
• Monitoring project spend and communicating financial updates clearly.
• Working closely with clients, consultants, contractors and internal project teams.
• Providing timely cost documentation to support clear project decisions.
• Helping ensure clients receive strong commercial value across project delivery.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Pre-contract

Post-contract

Tender analysis

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Commercial judgement

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Kappa Executive Search is seeking a Cost Manager to work across complex construction and property projects in Sydney, delivering clear cost advice and supporting project delivery from early cost planning through to final accounts.

This hands-on role requires strong estimating, cost planning, contract administration and financial reporting, with client-facing responsibilities across pre- and post-contract work in a global consultancy environment.