Estimator

Mace Consult; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Mace Consult in Toronto, Canada, is seeking an experienced Cost Consultant to lead cost management, budgeting, and contract administration across heavy civils/infrastructure projects. You will manage cost planning, procurement, and reporting, while collaborating with clients and contractors to optimise value and risk.

The role requires MRICS/RICS or working towards, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a track record in complex infrastructure cost control.

Qualifications

• Proven cost management and quantity surveying experience in heavy civils/infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in cost planning, estimating, budgeting, and commercial management.
• Solid knowledge of contract administration, procurement, and contract management.
• Experience working with multiple contract forms and methods of measurement.

Responsibilities

• Conducts feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports.
• Applies value management techniques at the outset of a project.
• Manages, estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.
• Assists in procurement and selection of main contractor.
• Prepares contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.
• Advises on administration of the terms of the building contract.
• Measures and provides valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract and agree with the contractor.
• Provides cost control and reporting services during the contract.
• Prepares financial reports for the client in the form and at the frequency required.
• Identifies all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
• Participates in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
• Advises on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Advises on issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.
• Delivers improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change.
• Provides guidance and direction to Assistant Cost Consultant and other junior team members.
• Provides informal mentoring/training to junior members of the team. Seeks opportunities for continuous improvements/improving working processes.
• Develops effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manages stakeholders. Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Budgeting

Contract administration

Procurement

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

MRICS/RICS

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our Values:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - for our people to excel

You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Conducts feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports.
• Applies the value management techniques at the outset of a project.
• Manages, estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.
• Assists in procurement and selection of main contractor.
• Prepares contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.
• Advises on administration of the terms of the building contract.
• Measures and provides valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract and agree with the contractor.
• Provides cost control and reporting services during the contract.
• Prepares financial reports for the client in the form and at the frequency required.
• Identifies all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
• Participates in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
• Advises on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Advises on issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.
• Delivers improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change.
• Provides guidance and direction to Assistant Cost Consultant and other junior team members.
• Provides informal mentoring/training to junior members of the team. Seeks opportunities for continuous improvements/improving working processes.
• Develops effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manages stakeholders. Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll Need To Have:

• Proven cost management and quantity surveying experience in heavy civils/infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in cost planning, estimating, budgeting, and commercial management.
• Solid knowledge of contract administration, procurement, and contract management.
• Experience working with multiple contract forms and methods of measurement.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or equivalent; MRICS/RICS (or working towards) preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Analytical problem solver with the ability to drive commercial outcomes and improve working practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing costs, risks, and project controls across complex infrastructure projects.

Note: The estimated salary for this position is 100,000 - 140,000 CAD. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.

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