Cost & Risk Advisory Leader

Arup; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cost & Risk Advisory Leader to guide a diverse team in Toronto. This role involves providing expert advice on infrastructure projects, focusing on sustainability and resilience. You will engage with clients, lead analyses in cost estimating and risk management, and mentor a growing team. Join a collaborative environment that values individuality and promotes professional growth. This is your chance to impact some of Canada's most innovative projects while working with a company that prioritizes employee well-being and development.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

Paid time off

Global Profit Share Plan

Flexible working arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction.
• Strong understanding of Cost Engineering and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse teams in cost estimating and risk modeling for infrastructure projects.
• Develop strong client relationships and deliver compelling proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Cost Engineering

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Post-graduate education in business or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

To support the continued growth of our Advisory Services in our Americas Region, we are currently seeking a Cost & Risk Advisory Leader based at our Toronto office.

You will lead a diverse team and work closely with clients, providing advice related to the constructability, cost, project development and delivery risks, procurement, and financing of a broad range of infrastructure projects. These projects include transportation, energy, water, and buildings, delivered with a focus on sustainability, decarbonization, resilience, and ESG principles.

The Opportunity

1. Lead teams that prepares various analyses such as cost estimating, life cycle cost analysis, scheduling, risk modelling, means and methods, and constructability assessments.
2. Being proactive in the market and active in the industry, participating at industry professional events.
3. To be engaged and play a critical role on some of Canada’s most complex, innovative and city shaping projects.
4. Capture and understand clients’ needs and requirements through developing compelling proposals to support and deliver their ambitions and outcomes.
5. Develop strong client relationships through delivery of excellence.
6. Lead, mentor, and supervise a diverse and growing team.
7. Actively engage in Arup’s strategy objectives, supporting the region and ensuring commitment to excellence and Total Design.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

1. A minimum of 12 years’ professional experience within the Architecture, Engineering or Construction industry.
2. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Construction Management, and or a related filed within the built environment. Preferred post-graduate education in either business, construction management, or finance.
3. Strong experience in infrastructure project development, procurement, construction, delivery and/or operations.
4. Demonstrated understanding and practical application of Cost Engineering principles is required, in addition to deep technical understanding of engineering and design principles.
5. Demonstrated leadership abilities to manage multi-disciplinary projects, communicate effectively with team members and clients. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Outstanding quantitative and analytical skills.
7. Membership in professional organizations such as AACEi.
8. Strong oral and written communication skills to support leadership activities, including but not limited to client engagements, industry networking, project leadership, team leadership.
9. Analytical attitude and/or strategic thinker.
10. Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
11. Strong proficiency in a technical or consulting area derived from professional experience (design, construction, development, owner/public sector, technical consulting, etc.).
12. Excellent presentation and writing skills are required.
13. Sophisticated ability with Microsoft Office Suite.
14. Curiosity about and passion for working in the energy or infrastructure sectors.

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal.

The Benefits – What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto, is $140,000 to $178,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ.

Life at Arup – Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture – from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference - Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Our Toronto office is located on ceded and unceded lands of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinabewaki, and the Haudenosaunee (hoe-dee-no-SHOW-nee). We acknowledge this land and its people to build a shared understanding of how our collective past brings us to where we are today. Through our ever-developing commitments, we strive to strengthen our relationships with this land, its people, and its treaties to shape a better, more inclusive world.

Our application process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.

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