Quantity surveyors in Australia play a crucial role in the construction industry, ensuring projects are completed within budget and on time. They are responsible for cost estimation, 2 Quantity Surveyor jobs in Australia
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Melbourne, Victoria
Sedgwick
Posted 17 days ago
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By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.
Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America's Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies
Certified as a Great Place to Work®
Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
Senior Quantity Surveyor
We are currently looking for an experienced Snr Quantity Surveyor to join the team based in Melbourne, reporting to the Manager, Commercial & Quantity Surveying Services.
You will play a crucial role in the delivery of professional building cost management and construction cost consulting services.
**Your responsibilities will include:**
+ Estimate and monitor construction costs from the project feasibility stage, through tender preparation, to the construction period and beyond.
+ Maximise value, minimise risk, and optimise all building cost outcomes.
+ Complete detailed cost estimates calculated from a measured scope of works.
+ Mentoring and supporting other Quantity Surveyor
+ Compare contractor's quotations against industry standard building rates and margins.
+ Provide m2 elemental reports to estimate "value at risk" for underinsurance purposes.
+ Complete progress claims and variation assessments.
+ Work closely with internal loss adjusters
**About you:**
+ Qualification: Either Bachelor of Building and Construction Management, Bachelor of Construction Management and Property, Bachelor of Urban Development (Quantity Surveying and Cost Engineering) or Bachelor of Construction
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Sound knowledge of the insurance industry (claims lifecycle) including the legislative framework, applicable codes and products.
+ Intermediate Microsoft office skills
+ A thorough knowledge of building costs and construction techniques
+ Experience working within the insurance industry on domestic and commercial losses
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Have a current Drivers Licence
**Caring Counts**
It's at the heart of everything we do, and we show we care by living our five core values: Caring, Empathy, Accountability, Inclusion, Collaboration and Growth.
Sedgwick is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates.
If you require any special accommodations, we encourage you to let us know at the time of your application.
**Interested in this opportunity? Please click APPLY and upload an up-to-date copy of your CV!**
**Why Sedgwick?**
Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits, and integrated business solutions. We are committed to providing excellent service to our clients and are passionate about helping them through difficult times.
With such a wide range of services, across multiple business units, we are sure to have an opportunity available that will align with what you are looking for!
Some of the **Benefits** of working with us are:
+ Hybrid working arrangement.
+ Professional Development through Sedgwick Australia University
+ +0.5 % on top of Superannuation Guarantee
+ Domestic and International Career Pathways
+ Employee Resource Groups
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
**Sedgwick is the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company's expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see** **sedgwick.com**
By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.
Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America's Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies
Certified as a Great Place to Work®
Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
Senior Quantity Surveyor
We are currently looking for an experienced Snr Quantity Surveyor to join the team based in Melbourne, reporting to the Manager, Commercial & Quantity Surveying Services.
You will play a crucial role in the delivery of professional building cost management and construction cost consulting services.
**Your responsibilities will include:**
+ Estimate and monitor construction costs from the project feasibility stage, through tender preparation, to the construction period and beyond.
+ Maximise value, minimise risk, and optimise all building cost outcomes.
+ Complete detailed cost estimates calculated from a measured scope of works.
+ Mentoring and supporting other Quantity Surveyor
+ Compare contractor's quotations against industry standard building rates and margins.
+ Provide m2 elemental reports to estimate "value at risk" for underinsurance purposes.
+ Complete progress claims and variation assessments.
+ Work closely with internal loss adjusters
**About you:**
+ Qualification: Either Bachelor of Building and Construction Management, Bachelor of Construction Management and Property, Bachelor of Urban Development (Quantity Surveying and Cost Engineering) or Bachelor of Construction
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Sound knowledge of the insurance industry (claims lifecycle) including the legislative framework, applicable codes and products.
+ Intermediate Microsoft office skills
+ A thorough knowledge of building costs and construction techniques
+ Experience working within the insurance industry on domestic and commercial losses
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Have a current Drivers Licence
**Caring Counts**
It's at the heart of everything we do, and we show we care by living our five core values: Caring, Empathy, Accountability, Inclusion, Collaboration and Growth.
Sedgwick is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates.
If you require any special accommodations, we encourage you to let us know at the time of your application.
**Interested in this opportunity? Please click APPLY and upload an up-to-date copy of your CV!**
**Why Sedgwick?**
Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits, and integrated business solutions. We are committed to providing excellent service to our clients and are passionate about helping them through difficult times.
With such a wide range of services, across multiple business units, we are sure to have an opportunity available that will align with what you are looking for!
Some of the **Benefits** of working with us are:
+ Hybrid working arrangement.
+ Professional Development through Sedgwick Australia University
+ +0.5 % on top of Superannuation Guarantee
+ Domestic and International Career Pathways
+ Employee Resource Groups
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
**Sedgwick is the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company's expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see** **sedgwick.com**
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Senior Cost Control Manager
Alice Springs, Northern Territory
KBR
Posted 23 days ago
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Senior Cost Control Manager
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
+ Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
+ Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
+ Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
This is a contingent position based upon contract award.
Who We AreKBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR's areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity. KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.
The Mission AheadThis role is with KBR's Government Solutions U.S. division. At KBR Government Solutions, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it. Our legacy of delivering advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions is matched only by our commitment to operational readiness and innovation. As stewards of critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities, we excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. United in our quest for excellence, KBR stands at the vanguard, ready to transform possibilities into impactful realities for a better tomorrow.
Who You AreYou're a seasoned and analytical Senior Cost Control Manager with extensive experience in managing budgets, forecasting, and ensuring financial efficiency across complex projects. With a deep understanding of cost control methodologies, financial analysis, and project management principles, you excel at developing accurate budgets, tracking expenditures, and mitigating financial risks. Your strategic mindset and ability to interpret financial data enable you to provide actionable insights that drive operational success.
At KBR, you bring a combination of technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to excellence in cost management. Known for your ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and implement cost-saving strategies, you play a critical role in delivering projects on time and within budget. Your dedication to financial accuracy and operational efficiency aligns with KBR's mission of delivering innovative and reliable solutions for critical operations.
What You'll DoIn the role of Senior Cost Control Manager, your duties will include:
+ Develop and implement cost control strategies and systems.
+ Monitor and analyze project costs and budgets to ensure financial targets are met.
+ Provide financial reporting and forecasting to management and project teams.
+ Work with project managers to identify cost-saving opportunities.
+ Maintain Quality Control: Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure that all installations and repairs meet or exceed the set standards.
+ Facilitate Team Communication: Ensure clear and consistent communication within the team and with other project stakeholders to keep everyone informed and aligned on project goals and updates.
+ Other duties as required.
Requirements:
+ Must be a US or Australian Citizen
+ Must possess a US TS/SCI with Counterintelligence Polygraph or AUS PV Clearance.
+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
+ 10+ years of extensive experience in cost management or a similar role in a project-driven environment.
+ Strong analytical skills and experience with financial software.
+ Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
+ Attention to Detail: Precision and attention to detail to ensure high-quality service delivery and compliance with safety standards.
+ Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing conditions, technologies, and requirements.
+ Decision-Making Ability: Strong decision-making skills to resolve issues quickly and effectively under pressure.
This role will be located in Alice Springs. This position is expected to be onsite 100%.INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.We Deliver - Together.BENEFITSKBR offers a best-in-class total compensation and benefits package including a 401k plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We also support career advancement through professional training and development. Learn more about our benefits. ( KBR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENTKBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
#SF
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Senior Cost Control Manager
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical role - protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
+ Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
+ Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
+ Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
This is a contingent position based upon contract award.
Who We AreKBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR's areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity. KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.
The Mission AheadThis role is with KBR's Government Solutions U.S. division. At KBR Government Solutions, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it. Our legacy of delivering advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions is matched only by our commitment to operational readiness and innovation. As stewards of critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities, we excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. United in our quest for excellence, KBR stands at the vanguard, ready to transform possibilities into impactful realities for a better tomorrow.
Who You AreYou're a seasoned and analytical Senior Cost Control Manager with extensive experience in managing budgets, forecasting, and ensuring financial efficiency across complex projects. With a deep understanding of cost control methodologies, financial analysis, and project management principles, you excel at developing accurate budgets, tracking expenditures, and mitigating financial risks. Your strategic mindset and ability to interpret financial data enable you to provide actionable insights that drive operational success.
At KBR, you bring a combination of technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to excellence in cost management. Known for your ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and implement cost-saving strategies, you play a critical role in delivering projects on time and within budget. Your dedication to financial accuracy and operational efficiency aligns with KBR's mission of delivering innovative and reliable solutions for critical operations.
What You'll DoIn the role of Senior Cost Control Manager, your duties will include:
+ Develop and implement cost control strategies and systems.
+ Monitor and analyze project costs and budgets to ensure financial targets are met.
+ Provide financial reporting and forecasting to management and project teams.
+ Work with project managers to identify cost-saving opportunities.
+ Maintain Quality Control: Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure that all installations and repairs meet or exceed the set standards.
+ Facilitate Team Communication: Ensure clear and consistent communication within the team and with other project stakeholders to keep everyone informed and aligned on project goals and updates.
+ Other duties as required.
Requirements:
+ Must be a US or Australian Citizen
+ Must possess a US TS/SCI with Counterintelligence Polygraph or AUS PV Clearance.
+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
+ 10+ years of extensive experience in cost management or a similar role in a project-driven environment.
+ Strong analytical skills and experience with financial software.
+ Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
+ Attention to Detail: Precision and attention to detail to ensure high-quality service delivery and compliance with safety standards.
+ Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing conditions, technologies, and requirements.
+ Decision-Making Ability: Strong decision-making skills to resolve issues quickly and effectively under pressure.
This role will be located in Alice Springs. This position is expected to be onsite 100%.INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.We Deliver - Together.BENEFITSKBR offers a best-in-class total compensation and benefits package including a 401k plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We also support career advancement through professional training and development. Learn more about our benefits. ( KBR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENTKBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
#SF
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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