Cost Consultant, Cost Estimation

**Job Category**:
Cost Consulting and Project Management

**Opportunity Awaits at Altus Group**

**The opportunity**

As a result of accelerated growth, Altus is looking for a new **_Cost Consultant, Cost Estimation _**who understands structural, civil, financial, and business needs. You will spearhead the end-to-end estimation process for high-profile, complex construction projects such as mixed-use, office, residential buildings and corporate towers. You will consult with internal and external experts, review Class D to Class A estimates, be supported by a junior analyst, and determine the feasibility of builds based on the alignment of builds, budget, and estimated costs.

**What's in it for you**

**_Our end-to-end estimating, valuation, data, and technology solutions offer an incredible value proposition to our clients. _**As a result, we are recognized as leaders and innovators in the industry, creating the cost guide for the construction industry in Canada and pulling information from an incomparable database of knowledge we've created.

**_Exposure and career growth. _**You are a Cost Estimator or Quantity Surveyor and you may be working for a competitor, and you are seeking a step up or a move to a scaling company working on a wide range of high-profile projects in the public and private sector. You want to move away from single multi-year projects to multiple projects. You will be part of an organization that is client service-oriented and recognized at the top of our industry. You want to expand your knowledge, be mentored, and gain exposure as part of a multi-service company, you will work with Appraisal, Valuation, and Technology. You will gain or grow expertise with ARGUS Estate Master and CostX, and be supported in your pursuit of CIQS designation. As we continue to work with new builds and renovations in the public, and private sectors, the opportunity to expand your reach and grow with us exists.

**What you will do**:

- **_Provide a full range of cost estimating services to new and existing clients. _**You will:

- Develop a deep understanding of the client's unique requirements.
- Review contract documentation.
- Conduct needs analysis and determines solutions.
- Maintain ongoing client communication and resolve issues, escalating as required.
- **_Prepare estimates at various stages, from conceptual design to the pre-tender stage. _**You will:

- Complete design efficiency analysis, along with full trade and elemental take-off.
- Assist in the pricing of estimates and tender analysis.
- Prepare front-end cost reports to support cost estimates.
- Assist in preparation of change order review analysis and lifecycle cost estimates
- **_Manage relationships. _**You will:

- Nurture communications with clients, sharing knowledge and insights, leading to contract renewal, referrals, and service expansion, including up-sells and cross-sells.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to prepare proposals and reports.

**Our new Cost Consultant, Estimations, will have**:

- **_The education. _**You have a degree or diploma in Architecture, Construction or Civil Technology, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Science, or a related field. You are working towards PQS designation, CIQS/RICS membership, or LEED accreditation. You are fluent in French and English.
- **_The hands-on construction industry expertise. _**You have 3 years of experience in estimating/quantity surveying. You have a senior-level understanding of construction estimates, contracting, procurement, and scheduling for commercial development projects. You have strong knowledge of CIQS standard method of measurement, both elemental and trade, provincial lien acts, and CCDC standard contract conditions. Project planning (scheduling) and risk management and analysis is an asset.
- **_The technical skills. _**You are highly proficient with Sharepoint and MS Office, including Project. Ideally, you have hands-on exposure to CostX.
- **_The interpersonal skills. _**You can build and foster relationships with internal and client stakeholders across all levels of construction projects, gathering information and eliciting cooperation both onsite and virtually. You are an outstanding communicator who can clarify ambiguities and present information in a way that is structured and makes sense. You can relay delays and setbacks while managing expectations and retaining the client's confidence. You can influence without authority and roll up your sleeves as a critical member of a cross-functional team.
- **_The results-oriented focus. _**You can anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of clients, and you are driven to meet or exceed their expectations. You can innovate solutions to keep the project - and the business - moving forward.
- Come realize your potential at Altus Group