Cost & Risk Advisory Leader

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

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Cost & Risk Advisory Leader for its Toronto office, responsible for leading teams to deliver excellence in infrastructure projects. This role requires extensive experience in project development and cost engineering, emphasizing strong leadership and analytical skills. Join to engage with groundbreaking projects focused on sustainability and client success.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Profit Share Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years' experience in the Architecture, Engineering or Construction industry.
• Strong experience in infrastructure project development.
• Technical understanding of Cost Engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in cost estimating and risk modelling for infrastructure projects.
• Develop compelling proposals based on client needs.
• Mentor and supervise a diverse team.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

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

• Lead teams that prepares various analyses such as cost estimating, life cycle cost analysis, scheduling, risk modelling, means and methods, and constructability assessments.
• Being proactive in the market and active in the industry, participating at industry professional events.
• To be engaged and play a critical role on some of Canada’s most complex, innovative and city shaping projects.
• Capture and understand clients’ needs and requirements through developing compelling proposals to support and deliver their ambitions and outcomes.
• Develop strong client relationships through delivery of excellence.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise a diverse and growing team.
• 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?

• A minimum of 12 years’ professional experience within the Architecture, Engineering or Construction industry.
• 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.
• Strong experience in infrastructure project development, procurement, construction, delivery and / or operations.
• Demonstrated understanding and practical application of Cost Engineering principles is required, in addition to deep technical understanding of engineering and design principles.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to manage multi-disciplinary projects, communicate effectively with team members and clients. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Outstanding quantitative and analytical skills.
• Membership in professional organizations such as AACEi.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to support leadership activities, including but not limited to client engagements, industry networking, project leadership, team leadership.
• Analytical attitude and / or strategic thinker.
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Strong proficiency in a technical or consulting area derived from professional experience (design, construction, development, owner / public sector, technical consulting, etc.).
• Excellent presentation and writing skills are required.
• Sophisticated ability with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Curiosity about and passion for working in the energy or infrastructure sectors.

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal.If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to ourCommunity whereyou will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

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.

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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