Cost Consultant (Fixed-Term)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Health spending account

RRSP matching

Annual learning budget

Professional membership fee covered

Hybrid work arrangement

Vacation and sick days

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Canada is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor/Consultant to join our Infrastructure Cost Assurance team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. You will review costs, assess contractor submissions, and help identify opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency and project outcomes across major programs.

The role requires 3–6 years of post‑graduate experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with procurement methods and contract administration.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in QS, construction management, engineering, accounting, or related field.
• 3–6 years of post-graduate experience in quantity surveying or cost management.
• Understanding of procurement routes and contract administration.
• Experience reviewing project costs, forecasting, and financial controls.
• Familiar with procurement methods like Design-Build, Alliance, GMP.
• Experience with data analysis/reporting tools (Power BI/Tableau/Excel) considered asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.
• Progress toward professional body (CIQS/PQS/RICS/CPA) is asset.
• Team player able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support Cost Assurance commissions for a range of infrastructure clients.
• Review and assess project costs, contractor submissions, and docs.
• Analyze construction contracts and commercial arrangements.
• Perform testing and validation of cost data using analytics.
• Prepare clear client reports with findings and recommendations.
• Develop understanding of cost entitlement, contracts, financial controls.
• Build relationships with clients, contractors, stakeholders.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to deliver outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Cost Assurance methodologies.
• Stay informed of industry best practices and trends.
• Support senior team in delivering complex reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in QS/Engineering/Finance

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

You will be a Quantity Surveyor / Consultant within our Infrastructure business, working as part of our Cost Assurance team to support clients in reviewing and scrutinizing actual incurred costs and identifying opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency and project outcomes across major programs and projects. This is a 12 months fixed-term opportunity.

The main purpose of the role is to:

• Support the delivery of Cost Assurance commissions for a range of infrastructure clients.
• Assist in the review and assessment of project costs, contractor submissions, and supporting documentation.
• Analyze construction contracts and commercial arrangements, including Design-Build, Alliance, NEC, and other procurement models.
• Perform testing and validation of cost data using analytical techniques and tools, including data visualization and trend analysis.
• Support the preparation of clear, concise, and professional client reports, including findings, observations, and recommendations.
• Develop an understanding of cost entitlement, contract compliance, and financial controls within large capital projects.
• Build effective working relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders through professionalism and collaboration.
• Collaborate with team members across disciplines to deliver high-quality client outcomes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Cost Assurance methodologies, tools, and knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Stay informed of industry best practices, market trends, and emerging technologies relevant to cost assurance and infrastructure delivery.
• Support senior team members in the delivery of complex reviews and client engagements.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Typically 3-6 years of relevant post-graduate experience in quantity surveying, cost management, commercial management, audit, advisory, or construction-related services.
• Understanding of construction industry practices and commercial principles, including procurement routes and contract administration.
• Experience reviewing project costs, change management processes, forecasting, and financial controls.
• Knowledge of common procurement methods, including Design and Build, Target Price, Lump Sum, Cost Plus, GMP, and Alliance contracting models.
• Familiarity with construction contracts and commercial documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and draw insights from large datasets.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or similar platforms is considered an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Progress toward or membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., CIQS, PQS, RICS, CPA, or equivalent) is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.

Additional Information

Additional information

What's in it for you...

100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)

Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program

RRSP option with company matching

Annual learning and development budget

Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth

Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role

Comprehensive package of Vacation days, flex days and sick days.

A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives

Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

The base salary range for this full-time role is $75,000 - $120,000per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

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