Cost Consultant: Real Estate & Projects

Sccsinternational; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Consultant to support project delivery across all stages in Canada, working closely with clients, consultants and senior team members to deliver cost management, estimating and life-cycle costing.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience, a University Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, and professional membership such as CIQS, RICS or AACE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of cost management, estimating, or quantity surveying experience.
• University degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Membership of CIQS, RICS, and/or AACE preferred.
• Experience with CostX or similar estimating software is a plus.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Cost Management reports across real estate asset classes in Canada.
• Assist with feasibility studies, estimates, and cost plans, including presenting final cost plans.
• Validate post-contract cost changes and support value engineering and life-cycle costing.
• Input into procurement strategies and drafting procurement reports.
• Interface with clients, consultants, and project teams at all stages.
• Support Senior Consultants and Associate Directors in business development and proposals.
• Contribute to knowledge management by sharing insights and lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and ISO audits.
• Assist Commission Managers to deliver commissions on time and within scope.

Skills

Cost management

Estimating

Quantity surveying

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

CostX

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Consultant to support project delivery across all stages in Canada, working closely with clients, consultants and senior team members to deliver cost management, estimating and life-cycle costing.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience, a University Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, and professional membership such as CIQS, RICS or AACE.