Associate Director – MEP, Buildings | Cost Consultancy | Ottawa – Outpost Recruitment

Outpost Recruitment; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Associate Director for their MEP Cost Planning division in Ottawa. This full-time role offers the chance to lead a talented team, develop new business opportunities, and deliver high-quality cost management services on impactful projects. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, strong financial management skills, and a recognized university degree. Enjoy a competitive compensation package with health benefits, workplace flexibility, and opportunities for professional development. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

Above Average Vacation

RRSP Matching

Bonuses

Sick Days

Employee Assistance Program

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Team Building Activities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Quantity Surveying with focus on M&E systems.
• Ability to obtain Government of Canada security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor an M&E cost management team.
• Deliver high-quality cost management services and financial oversight.

Skills

M&E Cost Management

Business Development

Quality Assurance

Financial Management

Education

Recognized University Degree

Certification (PQS or MRICS)

Tools

CIQS

Uniformat

Job description

Leading cost, project management and risk advisory firm has an immediate opening for an Associate Director position within the MEP Cost Planning division in Ottawa. Salary range is $130,000 - $160,000. You are an experienced Associate Director M&E with a minimum of10years of post-graduate experience looking for a new and exciting opportunity or a seasoned Senior Consultant ready for the next step. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Role of Associate Director - MEP:

• Lead and mentor an M&E cost management team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality M&E cost management services to our clients.
• Develop new business opportunities with existing and potential clients.
• Identify and act upon cross-selling opportunities.
• Lead proposals for new work or variations for existing commissions.
• Attend relevant networking events and promotional opportunities.
• Participate in staff management, including recruitment interviews and performance reviews.
• Oversee financial management, utilizing tools to track margin levels and maintain monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission.
• Deliver a high-quality end-to-end cost management service, including the production of cost estimates in the CIQS and Uniformat (Class D through Class A), value management, procurement advice and support, tender analysis, payment certification, and change management.

Education and Qualifications of Associate Director - MEP:

• >10 years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying and estimating, with a focus on M&E systems.
• A recognized university degree
• Certification in relevant professional organizations (PQS or MRICS)
• Ability to quickly obtain Government of Canada security clearance (minimum Reliability Level).
• Relevant experience in providing end-to-end cost management
• Strong capability in quality assurance for deliverables.

Benefits:

• Work on meaningful projects that impact communities globally
• Enjoy workplace flexibility with the freedom from a hybrid program
• Receive a competitive compensation package with health and dental benefits, above average vacation, RRSP matching, bonuses, sick days and more
• Advance your career with continuous learning and professional development opportunities
• Receive health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Get involved in team building and community support activities with a team who have been certified Best Place to Work for 4 years in a row by our employees and Great Place to Work.

Ideal Candidate:

• Only candidates with authorization to work in Canada will be considered for this role.
• Candidate must have government security clearance or in a position to go through the process.
• Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.