Senior Cost Consultant: Estimating & Value Engineering

WT Partnership; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4 weeks vacation + statutory holidays

Medical and dental plan

Employer pension plan

Monthly phone allowance

Job summary

WT Partnership in Vancouver, BC seeks a Senior Cost Consultant to lead estimating, cost planning and quantity surveying on landmark building and infrastructure projects. You will develop and maintain cost plans from feasibility through construction documents and advise clients on value optimization.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, a University degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, and professional affiliations (CIQS or RICS preferred).

Qualifications

• 7+ years delivering architectural and structural pre-construction and post-contract cost services.
• A University Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• CIQS/RICS membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain construction cost estimates/cost plans at all project design milestones.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis and provide accurate estimates for materials, labour, and other expenses.
• Prepare tender documentation and presentations for clients, including cost plans and budgets.
• Advise clients on cost-saving measures and value engineering options.
• Manage contracts, pricing updates with subcontractors, and cost reporting and reconciliation.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost planning

Quantity surveying

Excel

CostX

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

CIQS or RICS membership preferred

Tools

CostX

Excel

MS Projects

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

WT Partnership in Vancouver, BC seeks a Senior Cost Consultant to lead estimating, cost planning and quantity surveying on landmark building and infrastructure projects. You will develop and maintain cost plans from feasibility through construction documents and advise clients on value optimization.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, a University degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, and professional affiliations (CIQS or RICS preferred).