What makes Sunwater an exceptional workplace?

We are dedicated to providing our employees with a dynamic and secure work atmosphere, accompanied by an array of attractive benefits including:

• Base salary starting from $118,835.45
• 12.75% superannuation
• Access to Banked Time and TOIL
• 17.5% leave loading
• Hybrid work environment with a genuine emphasis on work/life balance
• Access to Sunwater's MyBenefits hosted by Reward Gateway

The role

The Cost Analyst is responsible for preparing and overseeing the development of accurate estimates for projects by gathering cost intelligence information and analysing important metrics. These estimates will form the basis of detailed reports so the company can make informed decisions, assess estimates provided by third parties and compile quality project and program budgets.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collate and evaluate costs/estimates from contractors, consultants, vendors or internal groups.
• Develop a centralised database of current and previous estimates and providing benchmark data and rates to compare against for future projects.
• Facilitate data quality checks and risk analysis on cost and completed estimates.
• Develop and report on Value Score Indicators
• Develop estimates for data analysis, benchmarking, and cost intelligence.
• Managing and submitting estimate reports to key stakeholders (project managers, engineers, planning team, etc)
• Provide advice to project team members regarding the estimation process and/or estimate analysis.
• Develop and implementation an effective and efficient project estimating system and supporting processes.
• Positively promote and actively role model the Sunwater values and behaviours to support the delivery of our services.

About you

We are looking for someone with a well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. They will have excellent written communication and the ability to prepare written reports, presentations, and other communications in a clear and logical manner. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Bachelor of Business or Quantity Surveyor
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in relevant Costing roles.
• Well developed risk management skills, with the ability to identify potential project risks.
• Well developed costing/estimating analytical skills, capabilities and excellent attention to detail.
• Well developed and proven conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to develop strategies and recommend solutions to complex issues.
• Demonstrated experience of project estimate to cost management (Budgets, cost, risk and opportunity accruals and fixed costs) - estimate alignment to CAPEX and OPEX.
• Experience in subcontractor management processes and the systems used to support the process

We strongly encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexibility in their work arrangements. We understand the importance of work-life balance and value the diverse perspectives and experiences that individuals with flexible working needs bring to our team. Whether you are looking for part-time or other flexible arrangements, we are committed to exploring possibilities that accommodate your needs whilst ensuring successful outcomes for Sunwater. Please feel free to discuss your desired flexibility during the application process, and we will strive to create a mutually beneficial work arrangement.

For further information visit www.sunwater.com.au

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

Please note that our recruitment process involves verifying references, conducting psychometric testing, performing background checks, and conducting a pre-employment medical evaluation.