Senior Cost Consultant

at  Arup

JOINING ARUP

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The opportunity
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
To support the continued growth of our Advisory Services in our Americas Region, we are currently seeking a Senior Cost Consultant within our Cost & Risk Advisory team. This role can be located in either Toronto, Calgary, Montreal or Ottawa.

You will work within a diverse team providing advice related to the constructability, cost, risks, schedule, procurement, development, and financing of a broad range of infrastructure projects that include transportation, energy, water, telecommunications, science and technology, and mixed-use development – delivered with a growing focus on sustainability, decarbonization, resilience and ESG principals.

• Collaborate with client authorities, project team members, and relevant parties to understand the scope and impact of projects.
• Prepare various analysis such as cost estimating, scheduling, risk modelling, means and methods, and constructability assessments of proposed projects.
• Find opportunities and inefficiencies within a construction project, be able to evaluate different construction options and develop solutions.
• Develop Life Cycle Cost Analysis and Cost Benefit Analysis of various assets.
• Outreach with the construction industry to understand sophisticated methods for infrastructure projects such as rail, bridges, tunnels, highways, and buildings.
• Help lead, mentor, and supervise a growing team.
• Work independently on products and review output analysis of others.
• Be a market interfacing consultant and nurture these relationships.
• Act as the Project lead for various projects.
• Perform analysis in various construction software e.g. HCSS, Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Primavera, Sage, and others.
• Develop, CAPEX, OPEX, LCCA and financial modelling, and skilled in presenting complex analysis.
• Work with a team of engineers and consultants to analyze the impact and cost of labour, material and other resources on various projects.
• Understand how to read and analyze blueprints digitally and manually. Perform quantity take-offs.
• Develop high-level and detailed construction cost estimates.
• Work with clients in activities such as client meetings, presentations, workshops etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Au moins huit (8) ans d’expérience au sein de l’industrie de l’architecture, de l’ingénierie ou de la construction ;
• Baccalauréat ou expérience équivalente en ingénierie, en gestion de la construction et/ou dans un domaine connexe au sein de l’environnement bâti. Mineure, double majeure, maîtrise ou expérience équivalente en économie, en administration ou en finances ;
• Expérience avérée dans le développement, l’approvisionnement, la construction, les opérations et/ou la réalisation de projets ;
• Expérience en gestion des risques pour des projets d’envergure ;
• Excellentes capacités analytiques et quantitatives ;
• Excellentes aptitudes interpersonnelles et forte capacité à communiquer, essentielles pour le travail d’équipe ;
• Membre d’une association professionnelle reconnue (par ex., l’Institut canadien des économistes en construction (ICÉC) ou Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE)) ;
• Aisance à faire des présentations pour des collègues et des clients de tous les niveaux ;
• Volonté d’effectuer des déplacements d’affaires au pays et à l’étranger ;
• Solides compétences dans un domaine technique ou de conseil, acquises grâce à l’expérience professionnelle (conception, construction, développement, secteur public/privé, consultation technique, investissements, gestion, etc.) ;
• Excellentes habiletés en rédaction ; connaissance approfondie de la suite Microsoft Office ;
• Grande curiosité et intérêt marqué pour le domaine de l’énergie ou des infrastructures.

• A minimum of 8 years’ professional experience within the Architecture, Engineering or Construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Construction Management, and or a related filed within the Built Environment. A minor, double major, or advanced degree or equivalent experience in Economics, Business or Finance.
• Strong experience in infrastructure project development, procurement, construction, delivery and/or operations.
• Have experience with risk management for major projects.
• Outstanding quantitative and analytical skills.
• The ability to prioritize efficiently, balance assigned work and outstanding organizational skills are required for our constantly evolving environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are crucial for team-based work.
• Membership in professional organizations or the ability to (e.g., CIQS or AACE)
• Presentation skills with colleagues and clients at all levels.
• Analytical attitude and/or strategic thinker.
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Strong proficiency in a technical or consulting area derived from professional experience (design, construction, development, owner/public sector, technical consulting, investment banking, management consulting, etc.);
• Excellent presentation and writing skills are required. Sophisticated ability with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong curiosity about and passion for working in the energy or infrastructure sectors.
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