Associate Director

Newmark; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmark in Toronto seeks an Associate Director to join the Project & Cost Management Team. You will guide a consultants team, deliver cost consulting services, manage revenue, and provide technical leadership across asset types and accounts.

Responsibilities include final report review, strategic performance monitoring, and building long-term client relationships to foster growth and up-selling. Possessing PQS/MRICS and GTA market experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, building science or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial real estate; minimum 5 years within GTA market.
• Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) or MRICS membership required; LEED accreditation is an asset.
• Demonstrate bottom-up estimating and strong cost planning expertise.
• Strong analytical, client-focused mindset with strategic business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Act as last reviewer/approver before client reports are issued, ensuring accuracy and standards.
• Lead accountability, monitor performance, and contribute to strategic planning.
• Read and interpret drawings/specs at an advanced level.
• Guide junior team members on measurement and cost estimation.
• Develop client relationships to drive repeat business and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Business development

Strategic thinking

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Science or related field

Tools

CostX

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Newmark is looking for an Associate Director to join our Toronto office's Project & Cost Management Team. Reporting to the Senior Director or Higher, you will work with the management team on various asset types and accounts. Your role involves providing guidance to a team of consultants to deliver cost consulting services efficiently. This includes client delivery, revenue management, business development, offering technical expertise, and leading the consultant team.

Responsibilities

Act as the last reviewer and approver before issuance of reports to clients, ensuring that they are accurate and meet standards.

Work with Sr. Management to establish accountability measures, monitor performance against targets and determine any corrective action that may be required; provide input to the strategic plan and develop action plans aligned to the overall strategy

Read, understand, and interpret construction drawings and specifications at an advanced level

Review and provide guidance on measurement for junior members of the team

Solid understanding of construction methodology and technology

Extensive knowledge of the construction market & pricing

Ability to prepare and complete both divisional (trade)/ CIQS elemental take-offs based on all levels of design documents from Class D to Class A.

Fundamental understanding of Mechanical & Electrical systems

Advanced understanding of factors influencing construction costs and applying that knowledge in the production of estimates or change order review.

Preparation/analysis of detailed general condition breakdowns, including an understanding of the logistics and high-level schedule duration calculations

Change order analysis – full cycle from interpretation, take-off, pricing and negotiation with trades

Reconciliation of estimate with tenders, owner’s budgets and/or contractor’s estimates

Ability to maximize the use of appropriate software and technology and teach others how to do the same such as CostX, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.

Develop and build long-term client relationships which result in repeat business, referrals and service expansion including up-selling & cross-selling across other Business Units within Newmark.

Lead the assessment of client requirements, conduct project reviews and deal with issues efficiently and effectively.

Preparation of proposals including fee calculations for approval (where required)

Work with Management to support the implementation of strategies which contribute to revenue generation, profitability and growth of the Business Unit – locally and nationally.

Lead the implementation of approved business plans and act as Champion for these initiatives within the team.

Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, mentoring and support to direct reports and members of the Ontario Cost Planning team.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Science or in a related field

Minimum 10 years of experience in a commercial real estate Industry, Minimum 5 years withinGTA Market, with a multi-dimensional understanding of the real estate consulting and advisory industry and a focus on Highrise Cost Estimating.

Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) or Member RICS (MRICS) is required, LEED accreditation is an asset

Demonstrate an understanding of developing bottom-up estimates and Full and deep understanding of Cost Planning services

• Show experience in dealing with developers and clients, advising on building efficiencies and providing key market insight to building design, functionality, and scope.
• Self-motivated with a high degree of integrity, honesty and work ethics
• Proven strategic thinking, analytical skills, and strong business acumen, with a focus on business development.

Client-focused professional with strong attention to detail, consistently delivering high-quality work and exceptional service.

Proactive and results-oriented, continuously identifying process improvements while effectively managing priorities and meeting deadlines.