Senior Cost Planner
Core
Lead cost planning and estimating for major construction projects in the preconstruction phase, ensuring accurate cost plans and estimates are delivered on time.
Role type
Senior Cost Planner (Construction)
Builds
Cost plans, estimates, and tender submissions for landmark projects in health, education, civic, and commercial sectors.
Domain
Construction / Quantity Surveying
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (cost planning for physical construction)
Required skills
Cost estimation, quantity takeoff, contract type expertise (Construct Only, Design & Construct, Alliance, JV, PPP), financial management, risk assessment (safety/environment/quality), software proficiency, stakeholder management, subcontractor negotiation, cashflow analysis, variation claim preparation, design budget validation, as-built cost analysis.
Preferred skills
None explicitly stated as preferred, only required.
Technologies
Contemporary estimating software packages
Responsibilities
Prepare cost plans and estimates for major tenders; interpret drawings and specifications to assess cost impacts; monitor pricing trends and establish trade cost codes; maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers; prepare escalation schedules and project cashflows; peer review cost plans; assist in variation claims; validate design development against budget; conduct as-built cost analysis.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC