About BMD

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business. As the largest privately owned civil contractor in Australia, BMD is at the forefront of excellence and its footprint expands globally to the Philippines and United Kingdom. With a commitment to long-term relationships and collaborative contracting setting us apart and through a team of over 2000 skilled professionals, BMD specialises in transformative infrastructure across diverse sectors.

About the Role

Delivering strong commercial outcomes on our projects is paramount to BMD’s sustainability. In a Cost Engineer role, you will effectively support the execution of cost control services on a major MRPV project in the heartland of northeast Melbourne.  Your role will include;

• Previous experience in cost control, estimation, risk management and financial reporting at similar Construction project
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Previous experience with the Oracle (JD Edwards), FPM, Primavera (P6) and Production/Productivity management systems is desirable
• Proficient in MS Office
• Performs routine cost estimating, analysis, and control activities, as directed
• Supports the implementation of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, systems, and reports 
• Assists with budget allocation and reporting/cost control for specific construction discipline or group of disciplines
• Supports the preparation of cost data for proposals or contracts
• Assists in the development of quantity take-offs for a specific discipline or specialty
• Assists in developing specific project codes of accounts and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with:

• Qualifications in Engineering / Quantity Surveying / Construction Management or Finance
• Experience in a similar cost engineering or project controls role on large infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to manage cost forecasting, variance analysis and reporting
• Strong working knowledge of construction financial systems, preferably JD Edwards, FPM and Primavera (P6)
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Excellent time management and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure

Benefits
We believe our people do their best work when they feel supported — personally and professionally. That’s why we offer benefits that go beyond the basics:

• grow your career with specialised learning and development programs
• be recognised at our annual employee awards event and through our Thrive reward and recognition platform
• prioritise wellbeing with mental health support and discounted gym access
• support your family with paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers and flexible work arrangements available
• access perks with novated leasing, specialised Power Perks and discounts with hundreds of retailers.

Diversity and inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies.

We’re a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global/careers