Senior Cost Manager | Cost Manager | Infrastructure (Adelaide)

Senior/Cost Manager (Adelaide) Turner & Townsend is looking for a skilled Senior/Cost Manager to join an established project team in Adelaide. The role focuses on providing high‑quality cost control, contract administration, and commercial oversight. You will work closely with project stakeholders to ensure construction progress, budgets, and variations are well‑managed and accurately reported. Key Responsibilities
- Administer construction contracts, including assessment, implementation, and negotiation of variations.
- Monitor and track construction progress, providing accurate and timely reporting.
- Conduct detailed cost management activities, including budget monitoring and forecasting.
- Maintain robust financial records, documentation, and cost databases to support project reporting.
- Support commercial reviews and ensure contractual compliance throughout project delivery.
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve cost-related issues.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of cost control processes and project reporting standards. Required Experience and Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Cost Manager, Contract Administrator, or Quantity Surveyor within construction, infrastructure, or Defence projects.
- Strong understanding of contract management principles, particularly around variations and cost control.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor budgets, analyze financial data, and prepare accurate cost reports.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- High attention to detail with strong documentation and record-keeping capabilities.
- Proficiency in cost management software and MS Excel.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Benefits We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life, and we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Equal Opportunity Employer Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rtrgd