Project Cost Estimation Analysts

Chandler Macleod

  • Canberra, ACT
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
A Federal Government Agency is seeking up to two experienced Project Cost Estimation Analysts (Level 3 Contractors) to support the divisions Costing Directorate. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to high-profile national capability programs by delivering cost estimation, modelling, and assurance activities on major government projects.About the role: As part of the Strategy and Plans Branch, you will play a key role in ensuring new capability investment proposals are affordable, feasible, and deliver value for money. Working closely with project teams and senior stakeholders, you will:
  • Develop and review project cost estimation models using CCT, ACEIT, or TruePlanning.
  • Analyse cost risks, uncertainties, and total cost of ownership (TCO) to provide independent and evidence-based cost assurance.
  • Revise and update existing cost models in line with changes in project scope or requirements.
  • Prepare cost briefs, assurance documentation, and reports for senior decision-makers.
  • Mentor APS staff on costing methods, techniques, and data analysis.
  • Engage with stakeholders to validate assumptions, present results, and address queries.
What you need to succeed in this role:
  • Demonstrated experience in cost estimation using CCT, ACEIT, or TruePlanning parametric tools.
  • Strong knowledge of total cost of ownership (TCO) estimation.
  • Experience in cost estimation within the Federal Government, Security, or Estate sectors, including evaluating methodology and cost credibility.
  • Ability to interpret and present complex financial data to diverse audiences.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with a track record of supporting high-level decision-making.
  • Security Clearance: Baseline clearance required (NV1 or higher preferred).
Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage, to apply please submit your CV and a short cover letter. Alternatively, you can call Neville Smith on 02 6268 9916 / 0402 202 721 or email Neville.smith@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.Share this jobInterested in this job?Save JobCreate as alertSimilar JobsSCHEMA MARKUP ( This text will only show on the editor. )We're an Award-Winning Recruitment Agency2025 Winner Excellence in Safety CultureRCSA Awards2025 Social Enterprise CertificationSocial Traders2024 Platinum Sustainability RatingEcovadis2024 Client Service of the Year FinalistAPSCo Awards2024 Compliance Team of the Year FinalistAPSCo Awards2024 RPO of the Year FinalistAPSCo AwardsPart of RGF Staffing ANZ, Chandler Macleod, We Get People.sRecruitment ServicesIndustriesChandler Macleod acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country. We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to elders past and present, whose land we stand upon today.© Chandler Macleod 2025 All rights reservedSite Configuration::: Edit Site Configuration Preview Upload Dialog Preview Loading Dialog Preview Alert Dialog Preview Toast Message

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