Senior Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% covered health and dental benefits

Health spending account

RRSP option with company matching

Annual learning and development budget

Flexible, hybrid work approach

Commitment to equity and inclusiveness

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Cost Manager in Ottawa, Canada, with over 10 years of experience in cost management to lead various design package cost controls. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement and experience in risk quantification. Responsibilities include managing cost estimates and acting as the primary client liaison.

Benefits include 100% health coverage, RRSP options, a hybrid work environment, and more. The base salary range is between $90,000 to $140,000 per year based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cost management.
• Experience on projects worth $100M+.
• Reliability clearance with the Government of Canada or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost control of design packages.
• Perform tender reviews for budget alignment.
• Manage client liaison for cost-related matters.
• Mentor junior cost consultants.
• Prepare and manage cost estimates across projects.

Skills

Cost management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk quantification

Life cycle costing

Benchmarking

Sustainability knowledge

Education

Recognized university degree or equivalent

Membership of CIQS or similar

Tools

CostX

Revit

Job description

About Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, working across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources to deliver impactful projects and programmes. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

Who Are You?

You are an experienced Senior Cost Manager with 10+ years of experience, seeking your next step or currently working in a similar role. You are self‑motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. In this impactful role you will provide leadership and direction, actively embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.

Job Description

• Lead the Architectural, Civil and Structural post contract cost control of several design packages
• Take ownership of change control and advise stakeholders on funding whether in‑budget, contingency, risk or escalation
• Undertake tender reviews for governance, contractual and budget alignment
• Participate in programme wide periodic cash flow forecasts, adapting to dynamic schedules and scope
• Participate, in‑person, in meetings with the client and various other stakeholders
• Provide periodic cost / project reports incorporating estimates at completion, early warnings, cashflows and variance tracking
• Support the Project Manager in risk reviews and risk quantification
• Support the preparation and management of cost estimates, value engineering and cost planning across all project phases
• Act as the primary client liaison for all cost‑related matters
• Mentor and support junior cost consultants and project team members

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cost management
• Recognized university degree (or equivalent)
• Membership of relevant professional organizations such as the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) or similar
• Reliability clearance with the Government of Canada or ability to obtain it quickly
• Demonstrable experience on at least two projects with total value of $100M+

Differentiators

• Ability to provide expert advice on life cycle costing, benchmarking, and sustainability
• Demonstrated contribution to business management, business development and client relationship management
• Knowledge of and experience using CostX
• Knowledge of and experience using Revit

Benefits

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
• Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
• RRSP option with company matching
• Annual learning and development budget
• Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
• We believe in work‑life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

The base salary range for this full‑time role is $90,000 - $140,000 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

It is strictly against our policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with us will ask candidates to pay a fee.

We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.