Associate Director â Cost Management Lead
Associate Director â Cost Management Lead
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Job Description
Leadership & Team Management
Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary cost management team (Architectural Structural Mechanical & Electrical).
Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality cost estimates (Class D to Class A) aligned with project milestones.
Foster a collaborative integrated team culture with PSPC and other stakeholders.
Working with and challenging contractor
Cost Management Services Delivery
Oversee the preparation and reconciliation of cost estimates using Uniformat and MasterFormat.
Lead options estimating and scenario reviews to support design decision-making.
Direct value engineering (VE) efforts including workshops proposal development and scoring.
Ensure compliance with Expenditure Authority (EA) requirements and support Treasury Board submissions.
Manage procurement package assurance including scope definition risk mitigation and quality control.
Monitor and control CMs general requirements (Division 1) including monthly reviews and early warning identification.
Lead change management processes including cost impact analysis and contingency tracking.
Supervise billing reviews invoice verification and payment tracking.
Oversee the development of detailed cost reports dashboards and executive summaries.
Manage budget planning monitoring and forecasting ensuring alignment with fiscal targets.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as the primary cost management liaison with client and other project stakeholders.
Provide strategic advice and reporting to senior leadership.
Ensure transparency and accountability through regular communication and reporting.
Business Development & Governance
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within public sector clients.
Lead proposal development for new commissions and service variations.
Participate in networking and promotional events to enhance Turner & Townsends market presence.
Financial & Resource Management
Monitor project financials including fee/resource forecasts and margin performance.
Support recruitment and staff development initiatives within the cost management function.
Qualifications :
Minimum 10 years of experience in cost management with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience delivering cost management services on large-scale public sector or infrastructure projects.
Strong knowledge of Canadian public procurement and Treasury Board requirements.
Proficiency in cost estimating tools dashboards and reporting systems.
Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
Professional designation (e.g. PQS MRICS or equivalent) preferred.
Security clearance or ability to acquire clearance quickly.
Additional Information :
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
Cost coverage of up to two memberships and license fees 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
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.
At T&T we wholeheartedly adopt diversity. This dedication extends to our team clients and communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals regardless of their race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or any other legally protected grounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. T&T is dedicated to encouraging a safe healthy and accessible environment. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.
T&T does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CVs that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs will be treated as a direct application.
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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 fees. In 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:
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 fees. In 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
Employment Type
Full-time
