Linesight
Multinational construction consultancy offering cost, schedule, program & project management services.
11 hours ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
1,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
design review
site walks
estimates
change logs
cost management
financial closeout
In this role you will attend key meetings and design reviews, collaborate on problem‑solving, and communicate impacts to partners. You will participate in site walks with the GC, Cost Manager and client PM to assess progress and identify cost impacts, consolidate data for detailed estimates and ad‑hoc reports, maintain change‑management logs, and partner with the extended Cost Management team on complex client tasks. You will also monitor financial close‑out and settlement of vendors.
- Attend key meetings and design reviews to monitor progress and communicate impacts.
- Participate in site walks with GC, Cost Manager, and client PM to assess progress and identify cost impacts.
- Consolidate data to prepare detailed estimates, ad‑hoc cost reports, and analyses.
- Maintain project change‑management logs with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Partner with the extended Cost Management team to complete complex client tasks.
- Monitor financial close‑out on all projects, including vendor settlement.
Requirements
degree
chartered
cost management
communication
prioritisation
relationship building
- Hold a degree or comparable experience in project management or construction.
- Be chartered or on the path to chartership (support provided).
- Experience in pre‑ and post‑contract cost management on varied projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage own priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Strong relationship‑building skills with team and clients, fostering openness and fun.
Benefits
As a Cost Engineer at Linesight, you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams, nurturing a strong social dynamic and shared sense of achievement. You will gain vast industry experience that will expand your skillset and perspective, while being empowered to take real responsibility and drive your career progression. Trusted relationships with teams and clients are central to our approach.
Linesight is committed to transparent, equal‑opportunity employment, building a diverse and inclusive organisation that is accessible to all. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants and employees with disabilities, ensuring everyone can participate fully.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
38+ Offices
Global Presence
Supports large-scale projects across continents with offices in over 38 locations worldwide.
400+ Data Centres
Managed Projects
Oversees the construction and advisory services for over 400 data centres globally.
72 MW Campus
Completed in Chicago
Executed a 72 MW renewable energy campus, contributing to sustainability goals.
- Founded in 1974, the firm has grown over five decades into a global consultant delivering construction and advisory services.
- Acquired in 2021 by IPS (a subsidiary of Alleghany Capital), it leveraged combined strengths to accelerate global expansion.
- Typical engagements include cost and schedule control on major data centres, life-sciences labs, high-tech industrial hubs, and commercial developments.
- Specialist teams provide integrated program and project management to deliver complex builds on-time and within budget.
- Its Scheduling Center of Excellence in Dallas reflects deep investment in global scheduling and benchmarking capabilities.
- Completed the Hillsboro data centre and Oregon retrofit.
Culture + Values
- committed to providing clients with the best possible service.
- driven by excellence and delivering high-quality outcomes.
- value collaboration and believe in working as one team.
- encourage continuous learning and professional development.
- maintain a culture of integrity and transparency.
- embrace innovation to deliver value to clients.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero Commitment
Target year for achieving net-zero emissions.
2 certifications
Green Building Standards
Supports green building certifications like LEED and BREEAM.
- Actively reduces environmental impact through sustainable practices.
- Collaborates with clients to achieve environmentally responsible outcomes.
- Embeds sustainability in project management and consultancy services.
Inclusion & Diversity
- Fosters a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- Has set clear goals for increasing gender balance across all levels of the company.
- Tracks and reports on gender diversity regularly to ensure continuous progress.