Associate Director - Cost Management

Turner & Townsend$125K — $140K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying and estimating
  • Recognized university degree
  • Certification in CIQS or RICS
  • Ability to obtain Canadian government security clearance
  • Competent in producing real estate estimates in the CIQS elemental format
  • Experienced in providing quality assurance on team estimates

Responsibilities

  • Lead a cost management team to deliver high-quality estimates
  • Develop new business opportunities with Turner & Townsend clients
  • Identify and act on cross-selling opportunities
  • Lead proposals for new work and variations
  • Network at relevant events and promotional opportunities
  • Manage staff formalities including performance reviews
  • Monitor financial management for commissions

Benefits

  • 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and dependents
  • Health spending account for uncovered expenses
  • RRSP option with company matching
  • Annual learning and development budget
  • Access to online learning tools for career growth
  • Coverage of one professional membership fee per year
  • Flexible work-life balance with vacation and sick days
  • Hybrid work model promoting professional and personal balance
  • Commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture
Full Job Description
Who are you?

You are an experienced Senior Cost Consultant/Associate Director with a minimum of 15 years post-graduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment

Job Description

As Associate Director, you will be involved in:
  • Leading a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver high quality estimates to our clients
  • Taking responsibility for developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients
  • Identifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunities
  • Lead proposals for new work or variations for existing commissions
  • Attending relevant networking events and other promotional opportunities
  • Staff management - inputting into the formal management of staff and recruitment interviews
  • Undertake staff performance reviews
  • Financial management - utilizing the tools provided and keep track of the ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission
  • Delivery - producing real estate estimates in the CIQS elemental format, class D through to class A


Qualifications
  • + 8 years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying and estimating
  • Recognized university degree
  • Certification in relevant professional organizations (CIQS/RICS)
  • Have, or be able to quickly gain your government of Canada security clearance (reliability level)
  • Be competent and well versed in producing real estate estimates in the CIQS elemental format
  • Experienced in providing quality assurance on estimates produced by team members


Additional Information

What's 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 Associate Director role is CAD $125,000 - $140,000. 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.

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

About Turner & Townsend

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Turner & Townsend prides itself on fostering an inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated. The company believes that a diverse workforce enhances creativity and drives innovation. Employees from various backgrounds are encouraged to share their unique perspectives, promoting a collaborative and supportive workplace.

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Understanding the importance of a work-life balance, Turner & Townsend offers comprehensive benefits designed to support the wellbeing of its team. Benefits include health care, flexible working conditions, and competitive retirement plans, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for employees.

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