Strategic Cost Manager, Infrastructure & Defence Programs

Turner & Townsend; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior/Associate Cost Manager to lead complex cost management commissions within the Australian market. The role focuses on client-facing leadership, delivering cost plans, procurement strategies and tender work across major projects.

Ideally you hold MRICS/AIQS, have 6–11 years in consultancy, and are proficient with CostX, CATO and CADMeas, contributing to business development and project success.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• MRICS and/or AIQS accreditation.
• 6–11 years of consultancy experience in construction.
• Proven experience leading cost management on complex projects or programmes.
• Experience with CostX, CATO and CADMeas.

Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end cost management commissions on medium to large, complex construction projects.
• Acting as the day-to-day client interface, ensuring objectives are achieved.
• Delivering projects to agreed time, cost and quality targets across the full project lifecycle.
• Producing feasibility studies, cost plans, procurement strategies and tender documentation.
• Managing tendering and procurement processes, from prequalification through to contract award.
• Providing post-contract cost control, including valuations, change management and reporting.
• Mentoring and managing cost management team members, fostering high performance and collaboration.
• Contributing to business development through client engagement, cross-selling and bid support.

Skills

Cost management

Client liaison

Leadership

People management

Value engineering

Procurement knowledge

Contract management

Education

Quantity Surveying or Construction Management degree

Tools

CostX

CATO

CADMeas

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior/Associate Cost Manager to lead complex cost management commissions within the Australian market. The role focuses on client-facing leadership, delivering cost plans, procurement strategies and tender work across major projects.

Ideally you hold MRICS/AIQS, have 6–11 years in consultancy, and are proficient with CostX, CATO and CADMeas, contributing to business development and project success.