Senior Cost Management Specialist

3 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Turner & Townsend Group Full time
Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Consultant to join our team at Turner & Townsend Group. As a Senior Cost Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality cost management services to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cost Estimation and Planning
    • Prepare comprehensive construction cost estimate reports at all stages of design for various project types, including education, healthcare, residential, corporate occupier, and commercial projects.
    • Manage estimating and cost planning activities, including taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan/estimate.
  • Value Management and Cost Control
    • Apply 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.
  • Team Leadership and Collaboration
    • Lead a cost management team, ensuring effective delivery of cost management services.
    • Interface with clients and other consultants at all project stages.
  • Research and Analysis
    • Conduct research related to construction market conditions throughout Canada, including analysis of official published data.
  • Business Development and Staff Management
    • Contribute to business development initiatives, highlighting potential opportunities to senior management.
    • Input into the performance review process of consultants and graduate consultants.
    • Participate in the selection and recruitment process, including interviews.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • 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.

About Turner & Townsend Group

Turner & Townsend Group is a leading independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management, cost management, and consulting across the property, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. With 108 offices in 45 countries, we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients' assets.



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