Senior Cost Consultant

Turner & Townsend

Jul 10

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Construction & Surveying
Ottawa

Requirements

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:
7 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)
Reliability clearance with the Government of Canada is an asset
Knowledge of and experience using CostX is an asset

Responsibilities

As 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
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
Post-contract cost management including change order analysis, monthly cost reporting and payment certification
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.

FAQs

What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Cost Consultant?

The key responsibilities of a Senior Cost Consultant include preparing construction cost estimates, managing estimating and cost planning activities, post-contract cost management, participating in value engineering and life cycle costing, leading a cost management team, conducting research on construction market conditions, and participating in business development and staff management.

What qualifications are required for a Senior Cost Consultant position?

Qualifications for a Senior Cost Consultant position include 7 years of experience delivering pre-construction and post-contract construction cost services, a recognized University Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, membership in relevant professional organizations such as CIQS, RICS, or AACE, reliability clearance with the Government of Canada, and knowledge and experience using CostX is an asset.

Turner & Townsend

A global consultancy business serving clients in the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors.

Real Estate

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1946

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society through the commitment, capability and care our team brings. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It’s how we’ve made the difference for 75 years. Transforming performance for a green, inclusive and productive world.