Senior Cost Consultant (Estimating/Cost Planning)

Turner & Townsend Plc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cost Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing detailed cost estimates for diverse projects, managing cost planning activities, and applying value management techniques. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in cost services and a recognized degree in Quantity Surveying. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and integrity, and contribute to exciting projects across Canada while enhancing your professional skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in cost planning and estimating required.
• Relevant degree and professional membership are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction cost estimates for various projects.
• Lead a cost management team and interface with clients.
• Participate in business development and recruitment.

Skills

Cost Planning

Estimating

Value Management

Cost Analysis

Value Engineering

LEED Analysis

Life Cycle Costing

Client Management

Education

University Degree in Quantity Surveying

Membership in CIQS, RICS, or AACE

Tools

CostX

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Who are you?

You are an experienced Senior Cost Consultant with 5 - 10 years post-graduate experience in cost planning and estimating looking for the next step, or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment and looking to join a growing and dynamic team.

Job Description

As a Senior Cost Consultant, you will be involved in:

• Preparing Construction Cost Estimate reports at all stages of design for education, healthcare, residential corporate occupier and commercial projects within Toronto, the GTA and nationally as required.
• Managing estimating and cost planning activities including taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan/estimate.
• Applying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project and where appropriate.
• Ensuring that cost analysis, cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively.
• Participating in Value engineering, LEED analysis and Life Cycle costing.
• Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.
• Leading a cost management team, ensuring that it delivers on all of the above accountabilities.
• Research related to construction market conditions throughout Canada, including analysis of official published data.
• Managing commissions and participating on basic project and financial management responsibilities such as free tracking, invoice preparation, etc.

Other Key responsibilities at Senior Consultant level:

• Business Development – Being aware and proactive to highlight potential opportunities to Associate Directors and Directors.
• Staff management – Input into performance review process of consultants and graduate consultants.
• Recruitment - Inclusion in selection and recruitment process, including interviews.
• Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is input into the Turner & Townsend internal database.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years’ experience delivering pre-construction and post contract construction cost services.
• A recognized University Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Membership of Relevant Professional Organizations such as the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS); The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS); and/or Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE).
• Knowledge of and experience using CostX is an asset.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is a leading independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. With 118 offices in 50 countries, we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients’ assets. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.