Cost Consultant (Estimator/Quantity Surveyor)

BTY Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Above-average vacation

RRSP matching

Bonuses

Sick days

Parental top up

Job summary

BTY Group, an award-winning real estate and infrastructure advisory firm, is seeking a Cost Consultant for our Toronto team. You will quantify materials, prepare cost estimates, and develop reports from concept through pre-tender stages, while analyzing variances and ensuring QA/QC across cost management deliverables.

The role involves site visits, collaboration with clients, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, inclusive workplace. Ontario work eligibility required.

Qualifications

• 0 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• University Degree or equivalent in Architectural Building Technology, Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Construction Engineering or Project Management.
• PQS and/or MRICS qualification considered an asset.
• Beginner to intermediate MS Office proficiency.
• Experience with CostX, Planswift or similar estimating software is an asset.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with good time management.
• Eligible to work in Canada or pursuing a work permit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and material quantification using BTY’s measurement software.
• Produce front-end cost reports supporting estimates and pricing.
• Attend site inspections to assess cost-to-complete and work-in-place.
• Develop estimates from concept to pre-tender stages.
• Quality assure cost management reports and analyze variances.
• Prepare change order review analyses and lifecycle estimates.
• Engage with clients and network to build relationships.

Skills

0-5 years exp

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Architectural Building Technology

Estimating

Quantity Surveying

Finance

Construction Engineering

Project Management

Tools

CostX

Planswift

Microsoft Office

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 a Cost Consultant to join our Toronto team.

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 front-end cost reports to support cost estimates, understanding unit rates, general conditions and pricing estimates.
• Attend periodic site inspections, as needed to assess the cost-to-complete and work-in-place for construction work.
• 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
• Networks occasionally promoting the business, cross-selling and building new contacts and enhancing client relationships.

What You'll Bring

• Having 0 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• 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 will be considered an asset: PQS and/or MRICS.
• Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Experience with Cost X, Planswift or relevant estimating software is considered an asset.
• Good analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with good 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 $60,000-$80,000 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 with Ontario 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.

Candidates will be assessed based on relevant education, professional qualifications, technical skills and experience applicable to the role. 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.