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Senior Cost Manager | Cost Manager | Defence & Infrastructure

Adelaide, Australia & New Zealand, au💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-14 → 2026-09-25

Core

Provide high-quality cost control, contract administration, and commercial oversight for construction, infrastructure, and Defence projects.

Role type

Senior Cost Manager (Construction/Infrastructure/Defence)

Builds

Construction projects, infrastructure programmes, Defence initiatives

Domain

Construction, Infrastructure, Defence

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

contract administration, variation assessment and negotiation, budget monitoring and forecasting, cost database management, financial data analysis, stakeholder engagement, cost management software proficiency, MS Excel

Preferred skills

experience as Quantity Surveyor, continuous improvement of cost control processes

Technologies

cost management software, MS Excel

Responsibilities

Administer construction contracts including assessment, implementation, and negotiation of variations; Monitor and track construction progress providing accurate reporting; Conduct detailed cost management activities including budget monitoring and forecasting; Maintain robust financial records and cost databases; Support commercial reviews and ensure contractual compliance; Resolve cost-related issues with stakeholders.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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