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Associate Cost Manager | Defence & Infrastructure

Adelaide, Australia & New Zealand, au💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead end-to-end cost management for medium to large, complex construction projects, acting as the primary client interface to ensure objectives are met and expectations exceeded.

Role type

Senior IC cost manager (construction/infrastructure)

Builds

Feasibility studies, cost plans, procurement strategies, tender documentation, and post-contract cost control deliverables.

Domain

Construction, Infrastructure, Defence

Deliverable

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

Required skills

Cost management, procurement strategy, tendering processes, change management, valuations, value engineering, people management, full project lifecycle knowledge

Preferred skills

CostX, CATO, CADMeas

Responsibilities

Leading end-to-end cost management commissions, managing tendering and procurement processes, providing post-contract cost control and reporting, mentoring cost management team members, contributing to business development through client engagement and bid support

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team management

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