ASSOCIATE, COST MANAGER

• Delivery specialist cost management and estimating services, while providing leadership support in an established team, across either the infrastructure, power and energy, transport or industrial sectors on large complex projects
• Make a difference through supporting cost related project deliverables, with some of New Zealand’s largest projects and sectors, as s trusted advisor known for your independence
• Mentor, coach and develop others, helping to grow the next generation of cost management experts and enable their careers while also having long term career opportunities

MŌU AKE | ABOUT YOU

In this role, you will have plenty of scope for success and we are looking for a high performing professional with a real passion for cost management, who understands logical costing methods, as well as having a client first focus. You will have a demonstrated ability to apply first principals estimating, use composite rates and benchmark data, set initial workable budgets at project inception, and manage cost processes through to completion of a project. You will thrive when working with ambiguity especially in early project planning stages.
You will enjoy working in a team and have strong relationship building skills with others based in different offices, as well as being confident working with contractor and design teams. You will be known for your ability to understand and describe complex methods in simple terms. You will enjoy building relationships and understand key project requirements and display commercial and financial judgement.
This role may suit candidates from a broad range of backgrounds however does require consulting and advisory abilities and a demonstrated ability to work with others to solve complex client problems. This role can be scoped to enable you to apply and focus on your infrastructure, infrastructure, power and energy, transport or industrial market. We invite applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, with different sector experience, based throughout New Zealand to consider and apply for this role.

MŌ MĀTOU | ABOUT US

Beca is one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design, and engineering consultancies. After a century of operation, we have grown from a family-owned business to one of the most progressive, client-centric professional services consultancies in our region. We have more than 4,000 employees in 25 offices around the world and have delivered projects in more than 70 countries.
‘Creative people together transforming our world’ is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose – to make everyday better. We create value through understanding and delivering successful solutions, exceptional service and our enduring relationships helping our clients shape communities, optimise their assets and streamline their operations. Find out more about us at www.beca.com.

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