Cost Manager

Drive cost efficiency and shape the future of Melbourne Airport’s capital projects!

Are you a highly skilled Cost Manager with a background in Quantity Surveying? Melbourne Airport is seeking a Cost Manager to provide estimating and cost planning expertise for our live and future capital projects. This role is pivotal in managing our partnerships with external Quantity Surveyors and supporting the Melbourne Airport project delivery teams in delivering impactful capital developments.

Melbourne Airport is at the forefront of a dynamic expansion, poised to support the city's ascent to become Australia’s largest city within the next decade. As we soar towards new heights, we're embarking on ambitious projects, including the development of a third runway, state-of-the-art terminals and major business park projects creating unparalleled opportunities for growth and innovation. Join us in shaping the future of aviation as we propel Melbourne Airport towards becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination.

Key responsibilities:

The role's duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage Melbourne Airport’s contracts with external Quantity Surveyors, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of cost planning services for capital projects.
• Develop and maintain a cost database of past and ongoing projects, supporting the review and validation of cost plans for current and future initiatives.
• Keep an updated forecast of cost planning needs, helping external Quantity Surveyors plan their workload and prioritise resources.
• Provide cost planning support across various project stages, including:

- Estimating initial costs during the feasibility stage.

- Developing detailed cost plans in the design phase.

- Evaluating tenders during procurement.

- Assessing and certifying variations during construction.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities within project plans, working with teams to implement efficiencies without compromising project quality or objectives.
• Monitor and address any issues or risks impacting budgets, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on project timelines.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster a high-performance, aligned project team.

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and D365, with experience using project management information systems.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying on large-scale projects or portfolios.
• Proven track record in project controls and effective cost management.
• Strong ability to drive project progress and work across diverse teams, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the capacity to manage in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and people management skills, with a focus on cross-functional team collaboration.

We understand that not everyone will feel they meet all of these 100%. However, if you feel you have the attitude and aptitude to grow within our team, we invite you to apply and have a conversation with us about this position.

About the Company:

Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to creating connections that matter and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination. Currently, in an exciting phase of change, we are delivering rewarding career opportunities, making Melbourne Airport a dynamic and fast-paced place to work for our people.

APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport, the tourism gateway to Tasmania and an industry multi-award-winning airport.

Culture and Values:

By joining the team at Melbourne Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development.

Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination and our people are paramount to achieving this success. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.

Benefits:

• Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel.
• Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use
• Hybrid flexible working arrangements
• Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave
• Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave
• Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning
• Mental health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term career and professional development opportunities
• Active social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activities
• Signature Experiences including an airfield family day, and kids’ footy day 
• Access to an employee benefits scheme including access to corporate rates and airport retailer discounts (including SkyBus)

APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company, and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive, and creative.

APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socioeconomic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of Being You, Thinking Big, Owning It and Working Together.