Senior Cost Consultant

Overview

Lead cost planning, estimation and management for construction projects

Key Responsibilities

• value engineering
• leed analysis
• cost planning
• cost estimate
• client interface
• knowledge management

Tasks

-Participating in Value engineering, LEED analysis and Life Cycle costing -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 -Staff management– Input into performance review process of consultants and graduate consultants -Managing estimating and cost planning activities including taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan/estimate -Preparing Construction Cost Estimate reports at all stages of design -Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages -Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is input into the Turner & Townsend internal database -Managing commissions and participating on basic project and financial management responsibilities such as free tracking, invoice preparation etc. -Ensuring that cost analysis, cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively -Applying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project and where appropriate

Requirements

• costx
• quantity surveying
• 5-10 years
• business development
• professional membership

What You Bring

-Knowledge of and experience using CostX is an asset -A recognized University Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field -5 - 10 years’ experience delivering pre-construction and post contract construction cost services -Business Development – Being aware and proactive to highlight potential opportunities to Associate Directors and Directors -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)

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About Turner & Townsend

-Operates across various sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources, providing comprehensive services such as construction consultancy, asset and facilities management, and environmental consultancy. -Expertise spans advisory, cost and commercial management, digital solutions, and program management, enabling them to handle complex capital projects and drive transformative change for their clients. -With over 10,000 employees in 48 countries, the company leverages local knowledge and global expertise to deliver tailored solutions for each project.

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