Senior Cost Consultant (Estimating/Cost Planning)

Job title:

Senior Cost Consultant (Estimating/Cost Planning)

Company

Turner & Townsend

Job description

Company DescriptionFrom the inception of a project through to completion and beyond,Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations. With offices located globally, you’re never far away from our services. Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the , and sectors worldwide. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.Who are you?You are an experienced Senior Cost Consultant with 5 – 10 years post-graduate experience in cost planning and estimating looking for the next step, or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment and looking to join a growing and dynamic team.Job DescriptionAs an Senior Cost Consultant, you will be involved in:

• Preparing Construction Cost Estimate reports at all stages of design for education, healthcare, residential corporate occupier and commercial projects within Toronto, the GTA and nationally as required
• Managing estimating and cost planning activities including taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan/estimate
• Applying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project and where appropriate
• Ensuring that cost analysis, cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively
• Participating in Value engineering, LEED analysis and Life Cycle costing
• Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
• Leading a cost management team, ensuring that it delivers on all of the above accountabilities

Research related to construction market conditions throughout Canada, including analysis of official published data * Managing commissions and participating on basic project and financial management responsibilities such as free tracking, invoice preparation etc.Other Key responsibilities at Senior Consultant level

• Business Development – Being aware and proactive to highlight potential opportunities to Associate Directors and Directors
• Staff management- Input into performance review process of consultants and graduate consultants
• Recruitment – Inclusion in selection and recruitment process, including interviews
• Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is input into the Turner & Townsend internal database

Qualifications

• 5 – 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)
• Knowledge of and experience using CostX is an asset

Additional InformationOur 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.Please find out more about us atIt 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.#LI-Hybrid #LI-HS1Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:01:10 GMT

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