Senior Cost Consultant

Company DescriptionTurner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.Who are you?You are an experienced Senior Cost Consultant with a minimum of 8 years post-graduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environmentJob DescriptionAs an Senior Cost Consultant, you will be involved in:Preparing Construction Cost Estimate reports at all stages of designManaging estimating and cost planning activities including taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan/estimateApplying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project and where appropriateEnsuring that cost analysis, cost checking and valuation work is managed effectivelyParticipating in Value engineering, LEED analysis and Life Cycle costingTaking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stagesLeading 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 dataManaging commissions and participating on basic project and financial management responsibilities such as free tracking, invoice preparation etc.Other Key responsibilities at Senior Consultant level Business Development – Being aware and proactive to highlight potential opportunities to Associate Directors and DirectorsStaff management– Input into performance review process of consultants and graduate consultantsRecruitment - Inclusion in selection and recruitment process, including interviewsKnowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is input into the Turner & Townsend internal databaseQualifications5 - 10 years’ experience delivering pre-construction and post contract construction cost servicesA recognized University Degree in Quantity Surveying or related fieldMembership 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)Knowledge of and experience using CostX is an assetAdditional 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 roleComprehensive package of Vacation days, flex days 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 Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. At Turner & Townsend, we wholeheartedly adopt diversity. This dedication extends to our team, clients, and communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or any other legally protected grounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Turner & Townsend is dedicated to encouraging a safe, healthy, and accessible environment. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. #LI-HS1Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:  It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.