PQS - Applicants - Canada - Senior Placements

Vision Consulting; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Consulting is seeking a Senior Placements professional in Toronto, Canada, to provide diverse cost consulting services to clients. This role emphasizes maintaining strong client relations and resolving issues promptly.

The ideal candidate will have PQS qualifications, extensive knowledge of the construction industry, and expertise in project planning. You will collaborate with clients to ensure satisfaction and identify additional service needs.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the construction industry including development, contracting, and consulting sectors.
• Knowledge of CIQS standard method of measurement and Provincial Lien Act.
• Familiarity with the National Building Code of Canada.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing client communication and resolve issues efficiently.
• Prepare, coordinate, and deliver reports/estimates on schedule.
• Manage client relationships to drive contract renewals and service expansion.

Skills

Client communication

Cost estimation

Project planning

Software usage (CAD, Timberline, Excel)

Analytical skills

Education

PQS qualification or working towards

Member of RICS and/or CIQ

Tools

CAD

Timberline

Excel

Job description

PQS - Applicants - Canada - Senior Placements

Full-time

One of the largest PQS firms in Canada and Globally.

To Provide a variety of Cost Consulting (construction estimating) services to new and existing clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing client communication and resolve issues expeditiously.
• Ability to prepare, coordinate and deliver reports/estimates on schedule and within specified fees.
• Preparation of fee estimates and effective project planning.
• Ability to address issues proactively with client and consultants.
• Conduct regular follow‑up meetings and project debriefs with clients to ensure high levels of satisfaction and to identify areas for continuous improvement as well as additional services required.
• Manage client relationships in a manner that leads to contract renewal, referrals and service expansion including up‑sells and cross‑sells.
• Provide a full range of cost consulting services to new and existing clients.
• Conduct needs analysis and innovate solutions which meet the client’s unique requirements.
• Ability to maximize the use of appropriate software and technology and teach others how to do the same such as CAD, Timberline, Excel, Work, Digitizer and PowerPoint.
• In depth knowledge and expertise in all aspects of cost consulting including project monitoring, cost planning and other cross over services.
• Multi‑dimensional understanding of the real estate and advisory industry.
• Skilled at delegating work which develops team members’ capabilities.
• Self‑motivated with a high degree of integrity, honesty and ethics.
• Client focused with a proven ability to build and maintain business relationships.
• Excellent communication skills – interpersonal, written & presentation.
• Good organizational skills – documentation

Education/Professional Development/Work Experience Requirements

• PQS qualification or working towards ...
• Extensive knowledge of the construction industry including development, contracting and consulting sectors
• CIQS standard method of measurement – elemental/trade
• Provincial Lien Act
• Standard contract conditions – CCDC
• LEED AP (is an asset)
• Mechanical & Electrical Systems-Good Working Knowledge
• National Building Code of Canada Familiarity
• Estimate Classes & their Application
• Member of RICS and/or CIQ