Title: Regional Cost Planning Manager QLD/NT

Job Number: 22804

Location:

Fortitude Valley, QLD, AU, 4006

About John Holland:

At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do.

We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.

That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.

Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.

About the Position:

As the Regional Cost Planning Manager for QLD/NT, you will lead the cost planning and estimating functions specifically for building projects in the region. You’ll collaborate with our pre-contracts, delivery, and project teams to deliver accurate cost plans and estimates that align with John Holland's strategic goals and the unique demands of the Building Division. This role is critical in achieving competitive bids, supporting project wins, and ensuring financial and operational success.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead the cost planning and estimating function for building projects in the QLD/NT region, ensuring high-quality and accurate submissions for tenders and bids
Develop and manage regional cost planning strategies tailored to the Building Division to support business growth and competitiveness
Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to gather accurate cost data and market insights specific to the building sector
Oversee the preparation of cost plans, estimates, and budgets for a variety of large scale building projects, including commercial, healthcare, sporting venue & stadia amongst others
Provide guidance and mentorship to the regional cost planning team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the region
Conduct risk analysis, cost benchmarking, and value engineering to optimise building project outcomes
Ensure compliance with John Holland’s policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
Stay up to date with market trends, industry developments, and emerging technologies in the building sector to drive innovation in cost planning practices
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, consultants, and joint venture partners

Key Requirements:

Proven experience in a senior cost planning or estimating role within the building construction industry, with tier one contractor being highly advantageous
Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and mentoring teams to achieve high performance
A deep understanding of cost planning methodologies, tools, and software
Excellent knowledge of the QLD/NT building construction markets, including subcontractor and supplier networks
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
Relevant qualifications in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related discipline
A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with a commitment to delivering results

As part of the team, you help us deliver on our promise to transform lives.

Your success is reflected in ours, so we're committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.

We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

What’s in it for you when you join John Holland?

We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.

We offer;

Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.

Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.

Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.

Learning and development opportunities where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.

Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that’s why we’re working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We’ve also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.

Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it’s flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts or flexi-work, we’re committed to helping our people work flexibly.