Who are you?You are an experienced Senior Cost Consultant with 10+ years' experience, seeking your next step or are currently working in a similar role within a comparable environment. You're motivated to join a growing and dynamic team.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. In this impactful role, you will be providing leadership and direction, actively embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend.
Job DescriptionAs a Senior Cost Consultant, you will be involved in:
- Lead development and management of project/program cost plans, including methodologies, baselines, and master cost roll-ups
- Deliver cost planning, estimating, and forecasting (ROM to detailed), including cash flows, funding requirements, and scenario analysis
- Prepare construction cost estimates across all design stages for diverse sectors (e.g., healthcare, education, residential, commercial)
- Manage full cost lifecycle, including final estimate presentation, change orders, monthly reporting, and payment certification
- Support value engineering, LEED/sustainability initiatives, and life-cycle costing
- Act as primary client and consultant interface throughout project delivery
- Lead and mentor cost management teams to ensure high-quality outputs
- Analyze Canadian construction market conditions, including labour, materials, and pricing trends
- Collaborate with project teams to validate estimates, align scope/schedule, and support decision-making
- Provide independent cost reviews, reporting, and recommendations for approvals and governance
- Support project administration, procurement, documentation control, and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications- 10+ years of experience delivering pre-construction and post contract construction cost services
- A recognized university degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
- 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)
- Reliability clearance with the Government of Canada is an asset
- Knowledge of and experience using CostX is an asset
Additional InformationWhat'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 range for this full-time role is
$95,000.00 - $130,000.00 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.
This posting reflects an existing vacancy that we are actively hiring for.
