Cost Consultant (Estimating/Cost Planning)

Turner & Townsend$75K — $90K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in cost management, estimating, or quantity surveying.
  • Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
  • Membership in professional organizations like CIQS, RICS, or AACE.
  • Familiarity with estimating software such as CostX is beneficial.
  • Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare cost management reports for various real estate asset classes in Canada.
  • Assist with feasibility studies and present final cost plans.
  • Validate post-contract cost changes and support value engineering initiatives.
  • Contribute to procurement strategies and reports.
  • Conduct research on construction market conditions and analyze market data.
  • Interface with clients and project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Support senior team members in business development and proposals.

Benefits

  • Promotes a healthy and flexible work environment.
  • Supports work-life balance.
  • Encourages personal and professional growth.
  • Offers the potential for involvement in impactful change.
  • Provides opportunities to participate in knowledge management initiatives.
Full Job Description
Who are you?

You are an experienced Cost Consultant with aminimum of 3+ years post-graduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment.

Job Description

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 post-contract cost changes and support value engineering and life-cycle 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 & Townsend's 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.


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.


Additional Information

The base salary range for the Cost Consultant full-time role is $75,000 - $90,000 per year. 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.

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

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