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Associate - Cost Management - Commercial Occupier

Sydney, Australia & New Zealand, au💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-25

Core

Lead cost and commercial management for workplace, fit-out, refurbishment, and capital projects, providing strategic advice and managing financial performance for corporate occupier and real estate clients.

Role type

Senior IC cost manager (commercial real estate)

Builds

Cost plans, budgets, cash flow forecasts, tender evaluations, and final accounts for commercial projects.

Domain

Commercial real estate / Construction / Capital projects

Deliverable

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

Required skills

cost planning, estimating, procurement, contract administration, post-contract cost management, project controls, forecasting, risk management, commercial reporting, stakeholder management, client account management, business development, team mentoring

Preferred skills

strategic cost advice, independent commercial advice, building trusted client relationships, leading project teams, contributing to business growth

Technologies

AIQS, RICS, MRICS, CQS

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of cost and commercial management services; Prepare and manage feasibility estimates, cost plans, budgets, cash flow forecasts and benchmark studies; Provide strategic cost advice throughout planning, design, procurement and delivery phases; Manage procurement processes, tender evaluations and commercial negotiations; Administer contracts, assess variations and manage final accounts; Monitor project financial performance, forecasting, risk and change control processes; Prepare and present cost reports, commercial insights and recommendations to senior client stakeholders; Mentor and develop junior Cost Managers, Assistant Cost Managers and Graduates.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership and mentoring responsibilities

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