SENIOR COST CONSULTANT 2026
Job Description
Title: Senior Cost Consultant - Estimating/Cost Planning/Quantity Surveying
Location: Vancouver, BC
This role will suit someone who has an ability and willingness to work as a team or autonomously as the workload requires and a strong attention to detail. If you're keen to work on landmark projects and build your future career, then this could be a great opportunity for you to join an international cost consultancy at the forefront of Canada's major construction & infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain construction cost estimates/cost plans at all project design milestones from Feasibility Stage through to Construction Documents, with a focus on architectural and structural estimating.
- Conduct detailed cost analysis and provide accurate estimates for materials, labour, and other expenses.
- Prepare comprehensive cost estimates and budgets for projects including taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan/estimate.
- Advise clients on cost-saving measures and solutions.
- Evaluate and analyse project plans, specifications, and contracts.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to our project deliverables are met.
- Collaborate with subcontractor trades to update pricing and refine estimates.
- Conduct price benchmarking using market data, historical rates, and executed contract rates.
- Manage contracts and agreements with suppliers and contractors.
- Evaluate bid specifications, review plans, and formulate overall pricing and scheduling strategies.
- Prepare tender reconciliation documentation and presentations for clients.
- Lead and implement value management / value engineering reviews.
- Construction oversight, reporting and coordination.
- Document control, contract administration, and owner liaison
- Post-contract cost management including change order analysis, monthly cost reporting and payment certification.
- Build and foster relationships with new and existing clients.
- Ensure all deliverables are met to satisfy client expectations.
Qualifications / Experience
- 7 plus years' experience delivering architectural and structural 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); and/or The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is preferred.
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings and documents and identify any scope gaps when completing an estimate.
- A commitment to continuous professional development.
- A high level of commercial awareness and exceptional communication skills.
- Strong analytical capabilities and advanced organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Proven experience in managing and successfully delivering quantity surveying mandates.
- Demonstrated first-principles estimating experience.
- Strong drawing and specification interpretation.
- Advanced computer skills, particularly in Excel for database and spreadsheet development and maintenance. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Projects, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with estimating software and tools. Knowledge of and experience using CostX is an asset.
- Full Canadian working rights (Citizen, Permanent Resident or valid Work Permit).
Additional Information
- Competitive base salary.
- 4 weeks' vacation plus statutory holidays.
- Comprehensive medical and dental plan.
- Company pension plan with employer contributions.
- Monthly mobile phone allowance.
- Paid Professional Memberships (CIQS/RICS).
How to apply
- Apply online now.
- Provide a detailed resume and covering letter including details recent / significant projects & achievements.
