Add expected salary to your profile for insights We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you'll also get to see your impact. We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you'll also get to see your impact. About the team Property looks after one of Australia's most dynamic portfolios. Coles Group has over 2,500 retail locations around Australia—and we're growing every day. Our team manages every one of these locations. And we work side-by-side with our business units on all things in the property lifecycle, from site acquisition through to asset management. About the role A brand-new opportunity has opened for a National Freehold Cost Manager to join our thriving property team in Victoria. What you'll do Reporting to the National Development Manager, you'll be empowered to control and ensure the cost management of the National Freehold Development team to delivery for new or improved Coles stores & mixed-use developments. You'll also • Set frameworks, timelines, and ensure monthly reporting is timely accurate. • Co-ordinate feasibility modelling for all developments proposals for approval. • Control all approval, DOA, governance and process for administration of projects • Develop and maintain all contract documents for contractors and consultants • Compile all projects reporting from DMs into monthly report summaries • Assist the Freehold & Finance team with Estimating requirements. • Manage and take accountability of forecast and actual costs incurred to developments across the portfolio. About you and your skills With relevant qualifications in the Building and Construction industry & Cost Planning for a portfolio of capital works projects and developments, you'll demonstrate working knowledge of construction contracts & consultant agreements. Proven in leading teams, you provide clear communication to instruct and brief consultants, lawyers, and other external parties. You'll also have: • Good financial acumen and cost plan management skills. • Excellent organisation and planning skills with strong attention to detail. • Financial knowledge to prepare and validate development feasibility models in Estate Master (or similar) computer packages. • Key knowledge of BCA, Planning, Legislative requirements to deliver property development projects. Take your next step into something bigger, apply now With us it's not about the discounts (although you do get those), it's about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is our investment and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work, additional leave and parental leave entitlements. We're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site or email ****** Coles Group is home to some of Australia's iconic and most trusted brands and is one of the biggest employers with 120,000 team members in every state and territory. Our workforce is diverse including groceries and liquor retail operations, online, manufacturing, cleaning and trolley services, drivers, supply chain, and commercial and corporate services. Learn more about Coles Group https://colescareers.com.au/au/en/culture Find out more about careers at Coles Group https://colescareers.com.au/au/en Find out more about our Rewards and Benefits https://colescareers.com.au/au/en/benefits We are proudly Coles Coles Group is home to some of Australia's iconic and most trusted brands and is one of the biggest employers with 120,000 team members in every state and territory. Our workforce is diverse including groceries and liquor retail operations, online, manufacturing, cleaning and trolley services, drivers, supply chain, and commercial and corporate services. Learn more about Coles Group https://colescareers.com.au/au/en/culture Find out more about careers at Coles Group https://colescareers.com.au/au/en Find out more about our Rewards and Benefits https://colescareers.com.au/au/en/benefits Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Choose from thousands of courses delivered by leaders in education. #J-18808-Ljbffr