Manager Cost Management | Quantity Surveyor Our client is large NSW government departmentThe infrastructure function supports the delivery of major capital works and construction projects across the department; ensuring projects are effectively planned, governed and delivered with strong cost control and value for money

Role Description: They are seeking an experienced Manager Cost Management with a strong Quantity Surveying and construction cost management background to lead the development and implementation of cost management frameworks across a major infrastructure portfolio

Responsibilities:

Lead the development and implementation of cost management frameworks, strategies and processes across the infrastructure project lifecycle

Provide specialist Quantity Surveying and cost management advice

Lead cost planning and cost control activities from initial project scoping through to project completion and closeout

Provide cost, risk and commercial advice during early project development and prior to site investigations

Develop and maintain cost management plans, systems, processes and governance requirements

Prepare and review pre-tender estimates, cost plans, cost forecasts and project cost reports

Review and assess variations, progress claims and cost impacts throughout project delivery

Undertake cost benchmarking, trend analysis and data analysis across major capital projects

Provide independent peer review of external cost plans and internal cost advice through Final Business Case and investment stages

Analyse project cost data and prepare accurate management reports for senior stakeholders

Monitor cost performance, forecasts and emerging risks across multiple concurrent projects

Lead, coordinate and provide technical guidance to a small team of Quantity Surveyors





Skills and Experience:

Formal Quantity Surveying / construction qualifications is essential

Significant experience in Quantity Surveying, cost management, cost planning and cost control

Demonstrated experience across major construction, infrastructure, property or capital works projects

Experience preparing and reviewing cost plans and pre-tender estimates

Demonstrated experience assessing variations, progress claims, cost forecasts and project cost performanceStrong understanding of construction costs, commercial risks and cost management principles

Experience with benchmarking, cost analysis, data analytics and management reporting

Demonstrated experience identifying cost risks, savings opportunities and efficiencies

Experience providing independent cost advice and peer reviewing external Quantity Surveyor / consultant outputs

Experience leading, mentoring or providing technical guidance to Quantity Surveyors or cost management professionals

Strong understanding of governance, assurance and cost management controls within a complex organisation

Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills

NSW Government, education infrastructure or major public sector capital works experience highly regarded

Consultant:

Colin Massey

Keywords: Cost Management, Estimator, estimating, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Cost Manager, Cost Control, Construction, Infrastructure, Capital Works, Construction Cost Management, Cost Estimation, Cost Analysis, Commercial Management, Project Cost Management, Construction Projects, Infrastructure Projects, NSW Government, Government Infrastructure, Capital Projects, Project Controls

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