Cost Manager

HKA

. Provide cost control across complex projects with multiple stakeholder interests and interdependencies .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost control and financial management for complex infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on forecasting, change management, and stakeholder collaboration. Proven ability to analyze and improve project controls while delivering value-for-money outcomes.

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Cost Control ManagementIntegrated Project Controls DevelopmentContract AdministrationChange ManagementKPI Reporting

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Hard Skills

Cost ReportingForecastingVariance AnalysisEarned Value ManagementRisk ManagementScheduling AnalysisCost ManagementCommercial AdviceProject ControlsCost Flow Analysis

Soft Skills

Collaborative WorkComplex Judgment MakingAdaptabilityCommunication SkillsTeam Support

Certifications & Qualifications

Tertiary Qualifications in ConstructionTertiary Qualifications in EngineeringTertiary Qualifications in Finance

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure ProjectsRail ProjectsTransport ProjectsOil & Gas ProjectsClient-Side Project TeamsConsultancy EnvironmentStakeholder ManagementCost-Saving OpportunitiesGovernance StandardsBest-Practice Project Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide cost control across complex projects with multiple stakeholder interests and interdependencies
Raise standards and drive improvements in cost management in accordance with governance standards and delegations
Track variances with monthly integration of scheduling and risk management
Monitor and control budgets through robust forecasting and change management
Provide financial and cost-controls advice for contract management
Support management of variations, contractor payments, and invoice disputes
Prepare and present cost reports, KPI reporting, and variance-analysis commentary
Prepare cost plans, including cost flow and cash flow
Analyse systems, processes, and procedures to support continuous improvement
Provide advice to identify, manage, and minimise actual and potential cost pressures
Drive value-for-money outcomes and identify cost-saving opportunities
Ensure accurate allocation of actual costs
Use Earned Value Management and other performance-measurement techniques to monitor performance
Provide regular updates on key projects, programs, issues, and priorities
Work with project owners, contractors, and infrastructure investors across energy, water, transport, resources, and data-centre sectors
Collaborate with experienced practitioners on complex project challenges and contribute to client advisory and project delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Appropriate tertiary qualifications in construction, engineering, finance, or related fields from a recognised tertiary institution
Extensive proven experience developing and delivering complex rail and/or transport infrastructure and oil & gas projects
Specific experience developing integrated project controls
Experience maintaining effective, best-practice project controls
Experience analysing scheduling, risk management and change control, including integration with cost-control outputs on large infrastructure projects
Ability to make complex judgments on strategies affecting customer service, safety, and cost effectiveness
Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment undergoing substantial change
Ability to work collaboratively, exchange information, and assist team members
Experience working within client-side project teams and providing independent cost management and commercial advice
Experience in contract administration, variation assessment and change management, including evaluating cost impacts and supporting commercial decisions
Strong understanding of claims, contractual and commercial matters associated with major infrastructure projects
Experience developing and improving cost reporting, forecasting and project-controls processes
Ability to work across cost, commercial, planning, risk and project-management disciplines
Experience communicating complex cost and commercial information to senior management and key project stakeholders
Experience working in a consultancy environment and embedded within client organisations
May have direct reports and manage a team of cost controllers
Demonstrated implementation of best practice

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing team and drive the future success and development of HKA’s global business
Career development working with a management consultancy on large, high-profile infrastructure projects
Hybrid working environment
Inclusive and collaborative culture
Opportunities to thrive and develop in the chosen career path
Authentic, efficient and insightful recruitment process
ED&I-focused workplace and committee supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment