Associate Director (Estimator/Quantity Surveyor)

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Above-average vacation

RRSP matching

Bonuses

Sick days

Job summary

BTY Group in Toronto is seeking an Associate Director to join our Cost Management team. You will lead cost estimation efforts, mentor staff, and coordinate with the Director to deliver high-impact projects that shape communities.

You will quantify materials, prepare cost plans across design stages, and provide proactive cost-management guidance to clients while maintaining QA/QC standards and strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12+ years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years mentoring and leading a team.
• University degree or equivalent in relevant fields.
• Working towards PQS and/or MRICS qualification.
• Intermediate experience with Office, CostX, Planswift or similar tools.
• Advanced knowledge of consultant reports and development proposals.
• Advanced knowledge of the construction industry and related services.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with sound judgment.
• Responsive to stakeholder requests with proactive communication.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and reporting abilities.
• Ability to work in a team and drive own initiatives.
• Attention to detail and good time management.
• Eligible to work in Canada or pursuing a work permit.

Responsibilities

• Quantify materials using BTY software and prepare cost estimates per CIQS rules.
• Prepare estimates for materials, labour and equipment from bids and drawings.
• Attend site inspections to assess cost-to-complete and work-in-place.
• Provide proactive cost-management advice to clients.
• Prepare estimates through design stages from concept to pre-tender.
• QA/QC cost management reports.
• Assess cost variances between estimate stages.
• Prepare change order reviews and lifecycle cost estimates.
• Prepare technical components and fees for proposals.
• Coordinate workload with Director support.
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff and lead meetings.
• Network to promote business and build client relationships.

Skills

Mentoring

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Report writing

Collaboration

Education

University degree

Architectural Building Technology

Estimating

Quantity Surveying

Finance

Construction Engineering

Project Management

PQS MRICS

Tools

Microsoft Office

CostX

Planswift

Job description

BTY is an award-winning professional consulting firm that provides comprehensive solutions for real estate and infrastructure planning, development, operations, and transactions. With a project portfolio valued at over $100 billion, our experience spans all industries and continents.

We remain committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is as meaningful as it is inspiring, fostering alliances, collaboration, and determination. Here, everyone has the opportunity to express their ideas, play a role in an inclusive team, and receive support for their well-being and professional development. Work on engaging, high-impact projects that promote the health of the communities in which we work, live, and play.

Our Cost Management team delivers expert cost planning, estimating, and change management across the full development cycle for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and infrastructure projects. We provide clear, data-driven insights at every design stage, advising on constructability, escalation, contingency, cash flow, and life-cycle costs to reduce risk and maximize value. Powered by a robust database of material and labour costs, our accredited professionals benchmark and market-test every estimate, ensuring accuracy across regions, asset classes, and changing market conditions.

Our Cost Management team is looking for an Associate Director to join our Toronto office.

What You Get to Do

• Prepare the quantification of materials using BTY’s measurement software to prepare cost estimates in accordance with the CIQS Rules of Measurement, elemental format, and where required, divisional trade format.
• Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings, and specifications.
• Attend periodic site inspections, as needed to assess the cost-to-complete and work-in-place for construction work.
• Provide pro-active cost management advise and ensure the Clients understand the content of our reports.
• Preparation of estimates at various stages of the design process, from conceptual design to pre-tender stage.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality checks (QA/QC) of cost management reports.
• Completes assessments and analysis of any cost variances between estimate stages.
• Preparation of change order review analysis and lifecycle cost estimates.
• Prepare technical components and fees for proposals.
• Accountable for coordinating workload and team resources with the support of the Director.
• Mentors all junior and intermediate level team members while actively participating and leading team meetings.
• Networks regularly promoting the business, cross-selling and building new contacts and enhancing client relationships.

What You’ll Bring

• Having 8 to 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience mentoring and team members.
• University Degree or equivalent to any of the following: Architectural Building Technology, Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Construction Engineering or Project Management.
• Working towards a relevant professional qualification or professional qualification obtained: PQS and/or MRICS.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Cost X, Planswift or relevant estimating software.
• Advanced knowledge of specialist consultant reports and impact on development proposals.
• Advanced knowledge of the construction industry - development, contracting, and consultant services.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills combined with sound judgment and initiative.
• Responsive to internal and external stakeholder requests.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational, communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and ability to work to own initiatives.
• Demonstrates attention to detail to produce quality work with good time management.
• Eligible to work in Canada or pursuing a work permit.

Why Join Our Team?

• Make an impact:Work on meaningful projects that positively shape communities around the world.
• Flexibility that fits your life:Enjoy the freedom of a flexible environment that supports work-life balance.
• Competitive rewards:Benefit from a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, above-average vacation, parental top up, RRSP matching, bonuses, sick days, and more.
• Grow your career:Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and professional development support designed to help you advance.
• Well-being matters: Access health and wellness resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Belong to great culture: Be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values connection, community involvement, and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work for 7 consecutive years by our employees and Great Place to Work.

The typical hiring range for this Toronto role is $80,000-$130,000 CAD per year. This represents base salary only, not total compensation, and BTY Group may offer more or less depending on a candidate's experience and qualifications. Compensation takes into account education, training, experience, location, market factors, and internal alignment. In line withOntario Pay Transparency rules, a candidate's past salary will not be considered in determining pay.

We may use automated or AI-based tools to support screening, assessment, or selection.

This role does not require Canadian work experience, though relevant qualifications, skills, or certifications may still apply. At BTY Group, we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including groups currently underrepresented in construction such Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.

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On this occasion, we request no outside solicitation from recruitment agencies.

BTY Group does not accept speculative or unsolicited resumes from agencies outside our approved network. Any such submissions will be considered direct applications.