Strategic Lead, Cost & Change Control – Infra Projects

Sydney Metro; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Metro is seeking a Senior Manager Cost and Change Control to lead cost management and governance across major Sydney Metro projects. This fixed-term full-time role reports to the Director Portfolio PMO and runs through to mid-2032, delivering transparent, auditable cost controls and value-for-money outcomes.

You will develop cost plans, monitor performance, and provide strategic oversight on change management, ensuring alignment with statutory and design requirements while driving

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing cost in complex, multi‑contract infrastructure projects.
• Proven governance, cost control and assurance frameworks.
• Ability to provide strategic cost management advice across lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management and governance across major projects.
• Develop, monitor and control cost plans and baselines.
• Ensure consistent application of cost management frameworks.
• Provide strategic oversight on cost planning, estimating and change management.
• Drive continuous improvement of change control processes.

Skills

Cost management

Governance

Change control

Project controls

Strategic advice

Job description

Sydney Metro is seeking a Senior Manager Cost and Change Control to lead cost management and governance across major Sydney Metro projects. This fixed-term full-time role reports to the Director Portfolio PMO and runs through to mid-2032, delivering transparent, auditable cost controls and value-for-money outcomes.

You will develop cost plans, monitor performance, and provide strategic oversight on change management, ensuring alignment with statutory and design requirements while driving