Company Description From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations. With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Who are you?
You are an experienced Senior Cost Consultant with 5 - 10 years post-graduate experience in cost planning and estimating looking for the next step, or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment and looking to join a growing and dynamic team.
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Job Description As a Senior Cost Consultant, you will be involved in:
Preparing Construction Cost Estimate reports at all stages of design for education, healthcare, residential corporate occupier and commercial projects within the Vancouver area and nationally as required
Managing estimating and cost planning activities including taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan/estimate
Applying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project and where appropriate
Ensuring that cost analysis, cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively
Participating in Value engineering, LEED analysis and Life Cycle costing
Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
Leading 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 data
Managing 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 Directors
Staff management – Input into performance review process of consultants and graduate consultants
Recruitment - Inclusion in selection and recruitment process, including interviews
Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is input into the Turner & Townsend internal database
Qualifications 5 - 10 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)
Knowledge of and experience using CostX is an asset
Additional Information The base salary range for this full-time role is $70,000 - $100,000 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.
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.
We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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.
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