Requisition/Vacancy No\. 117785BR
**Position Title** 2016 Graduate Intake \- Sydney \- Graduate Cost Manager
**Job Category** Cost Management and Consulting Services
**Business Line** Graduates / Interns
**Office Region** Australia
**Office Location** AU \- Sydney, NSW
**Why Choose AECOM?** AECOM is a premier, fully integrated professional and technical services firm positioned to design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets around the world for public\- and private\-sector clients\. With nearly 100,000 employees — including architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists and management and construction services professionals — serving clients in over 150 countries around the world, AECOM is ranked as the \#1 engineering design firm by revenue in _Engineering News\-Record_ magazine’s annual industry rankings, and has been recognized by _Fortune_ magazine as a World’s Most Admired Company\. The firm is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, oil and gas, water, high\-rise buildings and government\. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering customized and creative solutions that meet the needs of clients’ projects\. A _Fortune 500_ firm, AECOM companies, including URS Corporation and Hunt Construction Group, have annual revenue of approximately $19 billion\. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www\.aecom\.com\.
**About the Business Line** **The Path Forward with AECOM**
After years of study, you’re looking for the path forward to a rewarding career with a company that provides opportunities to work on exciting projects and supports your ongoing professional development\. This is **AECOM** \.
**Job Summary** As a Graduate Cost Manager you will be joining a dedicated, passionate, and supportive team with a wealth of experience\. You will have the opportunity to take on a variety of tasks from cost management, planning, assessment, forecasting and project auditing across a range of construction sectors, within a vibrant multi\-disciplinary organisation\. With an ever expanding portfolio of projects, there has never been a better time to start your career with us\!
• Join a global Fortune 500 organisation
• We have a comprehensive 3 year graduate program to support you at the start of your career
• Fantastic opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary, growing organisation
**Minimum Requirements** **Your development**
Our Growing Professional Skills \(GPS\) graduate program is designed to help you bridge the gap between formal education and the workplace\. The GPS program is spread across three years and comprises a range of core competencies and recommended training\. As part of the program, we work with you to develop a plan, outlining your goals and required actions, and provide training that will be reviewed every six months\.
Along with local site visits, technical seminars, and internal and external training, AECOM connects you with local and global teams to source knowledge and experience, which creates an invaluable network that helps you learn, grow, and develop your professional skills\.
As an added incentive, your involvement in the GPS program is fully endorsed for those seeking Professional accreditation\. If you decide to do additional study, we will help you examine your options and identify particular fields of specialisation to support your career\.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Cost planning, cost management, andquantity surveyor duties in both pre and post contract delivery stages
+ Construction phase cost management, including the assessment of builders’ monthly claims
+ Internally manage projects within budget including managing fee variations
+ Actively participate in business development including developing strong client relationships and representing the company at industry functions
+ Cash flow forecasting
+ Assessment of builders variations
+ Assisting with feasibility studies and capital cost advice
+ Assisting with life cycle costing
+ Assisting with the preparation of tax depreciation schedules, and building insurance replacement valuations
+ Assisting with project audit and verification
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Appropriate tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
+ Strong oral and written communications skills including ability to prepare clear and concise reports
+ Ability to work within a team environment
+ A strong understanding of construction techniques
+ An ability to liaise with clients, consultants and contractors
+ Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
+ Working knowledge of cost management tools and systems such as CostX
+ Strong time management skills
**What We Offer** AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people\. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide\. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people\. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow\. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer\.
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