AddressWe are looking for multiple NV1 or NV2 cleared Cost Estimators, to provide strategic direction to upcoming Defence based project work. The preferred location will be Canberra, but we will consider applicants from Adelaide, Brisbane or Melbourne.
These role offers uncapped training and development opportunities as well as other benefits including subsidised parking, flexible working and different leave arrangements including paid parental, study, reserve and volunteer leave.
What will I be doing day to day?
- Construct cost estimates and undertake analysis for Defence Resources to support decision making, milestone reviews, government approvals and independent cost assessments
- Perform program reviews of whole of life cycle costs for cost estimates and provide independent analysis for the cost estimation of Defence resources
- Research and collate data and information for use in data analysis and normalisation, to support cost estimate development, independent review and analysis of cost estimates and program reviews
- Communicate with team members and key stakeholders in the development and analysis of cost estimates to provide assurance to senior management
- Provide strategic direction and organisational policy and processes to focus team members to achieve required outcomes
- Analyse and evaluate cost estimates and provide advice to senior management to support the decision making process
- Interpret and implement cost estimation policy, processes, methods
What sort of skills do I need?
- Formal qualifications and competencies with Project Management
- Experience within a Defence project environment
- Knowledge and experience in Project Management policies
- Experience in strategic capability development and workforce
- Strong communication skills & process orientated with good attention to detail
- Australian citizenship and a minimum NV1 clearance required
What’s in it for me?
- Flexibility - We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working options such as a 9 day fortnight and remote working options.
- Inclusion - We like our employees to feel safe bringing their whole self to work offering a number of programs promoting inclusion such as, Public Holiday swap and 40/40/20 our vision for a gender inclusive workplace.
- Benefits and Rewards – Jacobs have a competitive package of benefits and rewards including: Additional superannuation ; Flexible leave options; Salary continuation insurance; Stock purchase plan; Professional certification bonus; Corporate discount program.
- Exciting work – Jacobs are continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. Jacobs has a growing presence in Cyber, space and nuclear programs.
Why Jacobs?
Jacobs have a strong geographic foothold in Australia, with around 2500 people working across two lines of business – Critical Mission Solutions (CMS) and People & Place Solutions. Providing solutions in Project Management, Engineering, Commercial and ICT. People are our greatest asset and we value unique backgrounds, experience and perspectives. Without our people we would not be where we are today, we therefore value our team as members of an exceptional organisation offering a wide array of benefits that go far beyond expectations.
Apply today to becomes a member and experience the many benefits and rewards that help create a World where you can.
Recruitment selection for these positions will commence immediately. To apply for this role click “apply now” or for further information please contact Jeremy Parkinson, ***************@jacobs.com.
Additional information
- Grow your career in a collaborative, supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Executive Corporate Package + Benefits + Fully Flexible Work Conditions.
- Defence experience & NV1 or NV2 clearance required.
