Cost ConsultantSenior Cost Consultant (EstimatingCost Planning)

As a Cost Consultant you will support project delivery across all stages working closely with clients consultants and senior team members. Responsibilities include:

• Prepare Cost Management reports across all real estate asset classes in Canada.
• Assist with feasibility studies estimates and cost plans including presenting final cost plans.
• Validate postcontract cost changes and support value engineering and lifecycle costing.
• Input into procurement strategies and drafting procurement reports.
• Support research into construction market conditions and analyze published market data.
• Interface with clients consultants and project teams at all stages.
• Support Senior Consultants and Associate Directors in business development and proposal efforts.
• Contribute to Turner & Townsends knowledge management systems by sharing insights and lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and participate in ISO audits.
• Assist Commission Managers in ensuring commissions are delivered to quality on time and within scope.

As a Senior Cost Consultant you will lead cost planning client engagement and delivery across complex multisector projects in Alberta and nationally. Responsibilities include: 

• Prepare and lead construction cost estimates across education healthcare residential corporate occupier and commercial projects.
• Take ownership of cost planning activities including developing and presenting final estimates/cost plans.
• Manage client and consultant interfaces across all project stages.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior team members.
• Lead value management and participate in value engineering LEED analysis and lifecycle costing.
• Oversee cost analysis cost checking and valuation work.
• Conduct construction market research and analyze published data.
• Manage commissions including project financials fee tracking and invoice preparation.

Other Key responsibilities at Senior Consultant level: 

• Identify and support potential business development opportunities.
• Contribute to recruitment activities including interviews.
• Participate in performance reviews for consultants and graduates.
• Ensure key project insights are captured and shared internally.

Qualifications :

Cost Consultant - Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in cost management estimating or quantity surveying.
• 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)
• Experience with estimating software (e.g. CostX) is an asset.
• Strong analytical numerical and communication skills.

Senior Cost Consultant - Qualifications 

• 7 - 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)
• Experience with estimating software (e.g. CostX) is an asset.
• Strong leadership client management and teammentoring abilities.

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

• Comprehensive package of Vacation days flex days 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 Turner & Townsend 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. Turner & Townsend 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. 

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

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Instagram

LinkedIn

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