Cost Analyst

Job Category:
Cost Consulting and Project Management

Opportunity Awaits at Altus Group

The Opportunity

Altus Group has an immediate opening for a Cost Analyst within our Cost & Project Management division in Vancouver. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in the end-to-end contract administration process for high-profile, complex construction projects from mixed-use, commercial, offices, institutional and residential projects, as well as public projects.

Who we are

Altus Group is a leading provider of independent advisory services, software and data solutions to the global commercial real estate industry. Our businesses, Altus Analytics, and Altus Expert Services, reflect decades of experience, a range of expertise and technology-enabled capabilities. Our solutions empower clients to analyze, gain market insight and recognize value on their real estate investments. Headquartered in Canada, we have approximately 2,500 employees around the world, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

We are at the center of what drives the real estate industry and continue to break ground every day with innovative solutions and best practices that touch every aspect of the real estate life cycle.

Need any more reasons to join Altus?

In 2005, we started with 400 employees and have grown exponentially to over 2,500 around the globe today. Altus Group employees don’t see boundaries, they see opportunity. They deliver results for our clients and our company and are recognized and rewarded for the value they create. This is an opportunity to work on multiple projects that encompass many industries, geographic reach, and high-profile design.

At Altus, we want you to realize your potential. We value collaboration and knowledge sharing of best practices. We support professional growth and we actively seek out ideas. This is the place to present the newest research, to introduce the coolest tech, and see it come to fruition and be applied. Your work will make a difference.

Altus Group isn’t just about the amazing work we do. We work hard to create a dynamic company culture that reflects the values of our employees and what motivates them individually and as a team:
Altus Cares - We are always seeking ways to give back to our communities, and support causes important to our employees. We are actively involved in local charity work and we believe in laying the groundwork for a more prosperous future. Our personal highlight is our involvement with Ronald McDonald house in four different countries where we volunteer every September as a company.

Key Responsibilities:
Project Administration and Coordination Responsibilities

Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Provides data and input to cost, project monitoring and project management reports to support the Cost Consultants and Project Manager(s) and the project deliverables- Collates, coordinates, and tracks information and data and ensure contract deliverables are achieved- Maintains all project documentation, logs, and records- Analyzes contractor, trade and project costs for claim and payment certification data and for correct allocation of costs- Participates in design, management, and construction meetings to present reports to Clients and Owners- Assists the cost consultant and project manager in negotiation of costs- Tracks trends in cost data to allow informed decision-making from project stakeholders

Change Order/Contract Administration:
- Inputs cost and tracking data for change order administration- Manages the change management process for all changes during design and construction phases, including, change order tracking, logs, templates, and issuance- Initiates and seeks approvals and documentation to support the change order issuance- Review contracts with senior team to manage the change order- Coordinates the information from designers, contractors, and clients to ensure timely information exchange- Proactively manages project issues on client accounts

Field and Site Visits:
- Conduct field reviews and site visits to inspect construction progress (some overnight travel may be required)- Inspects off site facilities for materials payments and storage- Collates information for reports

Office, and Cost and Project Management Group Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates an understanding of the scope of work related to the project(s)- Maintains excellent communications and cooperation between contractor, consultant, and Client team- Liaise and coordinate between construction, design teams and stakeholders- Engage in client and project team meetings- Assemble, maintain, coordinate, and follow up on project action items lists- Participates in client presentations and with external consultant meetings- Works with other services lines and business units as required- Developing and maintaining cost database inputs for cost estimates through analysis and industry connection

Position Requirements:
- 1-2 years of practical experience in construction c