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Cost Consultant M&E

Turner & Townsend


Job Location:

Ottawa - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 9 September 2026 (11 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 7 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Real Estate

Job Summary

Who are you

You are an experienced Cost Consultant with 4-7 years of post-graduate experience in cost planning estimating and cost management. You are looking to further develop your career within a collaborative and growing team contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.

Job Description:

  • Develop and manage mechanical and electrical cost estimates for public sector projects from concept design through procurement construction and project closeout.
  • Prepare detailed cost plans estimates and benchmarking analyses to support project decision-making and budget validation.
  • Analyze tender submissions and procurement outcomes to ensure competitiveness compliance and value for money.
  • Participate in value engineering and cost optimization exercises identifying cost-effective solutions while maintaining project.
  • Support project teams in managing cost risks change management forecasting and budget control to ensure client objectives are achieved.
  • Contribute to client presentations cost reports and stakeholder meetings.

Qualifications :

  • Degree in Engineering Construction Management Quantity Surveying or a related field.
  • 4-7 years of experience in cost estimating cost planning or quantity surveying with a focus on mechanical and electrical building systems.
  • Experience delivering cost management services on public sector projects such as healthcare education government transit municipal or institutional facilities.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical construction methods systems procurement strategies and market pricing.
  • Experience preparing estimates across all project phases from conceptual design through construction.
  • Membership or progress toward membership with relevant professional organizations such as CIQS RICS AACE or equivalent is considered an asset.
  • Proficiency with cost estimating software such as CostX or similar estimating platforms.
  • Strong analytical communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Information :

Whats in it for you... 

  • 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 for the full-time Cost Consultant role is CAD $75000 - $100000. 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 candidates experience and qualifications.  

This posting reflects an existing vacancy that we are actively hiring for.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

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.

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

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review. 

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

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

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review. 


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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