Senior Cost Consultant
Senior Cost Consultant job opportunity with a global consultancy in Ottawa, Ontario.
Previous experience within the public sector is required for this role.
Great career progression and training opportunities for the successful Senior Cost Consultant candidate.
Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered.
Applications from candidates with security clearance are highly welcome as that would be ideal.
Project Details
Senior Cost Consultant will be preparing cost estimates in accordance with the CIQS Rules of Measurement and best practices. The project portfolio includes the construction various public sector projects.
You will be based at employer’s office in Ottawa, Ontario with possibility to work from home as this premium cost consultancy supports hybrid working arrangements.
Manager team is expecting Senior Cost Consultant to start as soon as possible.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Quantification of materials using company’s measurement software to prepare cost estimates in accordance with the CIQS Rules of Measurement and best practice
- Understands unit rates, general conditions and pricing estimates
- Prepare front-end cost reports to support cost estimates
- Provide pro-active cost management advise and ensure the Clients understand the content of our reports
- Attend periodic site inspections
- Preparation of estimates in accordance with the CIQS elemental format and, where required, divisional trade format
- Preparation of estimates at various stages of the design process, from conceptual design to pre-tender stage
- Conduct quality assurance and quality checks (QA/QC) of cost management reports
- Conducts business development opportunities
- Provide coaching and guidance to cost consultants as designated
- Regular interaction with Directors and Associate Directors for management and leadership information and training
Desired Skills and Experience
- Minimum of 3 to 10 years of experience, as a Quantity Surveyor, Cost Consultant, Cost Manager, Estimator or similar
- Experience in the public sector preferred
- Demonstrated experience in the preparation of all classes of estimates from conceptual to pre-tender estimates for various types of projects
- Good analytical and interpersonal skills combined with sound judgment and initiative
- Self-motivated with good organizational, communication and report writing skills
- Good knowledge and understanding of computer based estimating software such as Planswift or CostX, excel, cost database management and other related computer applications
- Ability to build client and working relationships and work collaboratively with others
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates attention to detail to produce quality work
- Ability to organise and prioritise work
- Driving License
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
- University Degree or equivalent to any of the following, Quantity Surveying, Construction, and Structural and Civil Engineering
- Working towards professional accreditation (CIQS, PQS, MRICS)
Employing Company Overview and Profile
The employer is a leading professional consultancy providing complete project solutions in real estate and infrastructure asset planning, development, operations, and transactions.
The right candidate will get to work on meaningful projects that impact communities globally and enjoy workplace flexibility with the freedom from a hybrid program.
This company possesses dynamic company culture, and they invest in their employee’s professional growth through continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
- Generous basic salary negotiable based on experience, $100-130k
- Performance pay increase
- Package with health and dental benefits, above average vacation, RRSP matching, bonuses, sick days and more
