Senior Cost Consultant at Turner Townsend

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Management, Financial Risk Assessment, Contractual Risk Management, Mentoring, Cost Estimation, Quantity Take-Offs, Quality Assurance, Market Pricing Analysis, Budget Management, Change Management, Cost Reporting, Tender Preparation, Financial Variance Analysis, Payment Validation, Value Management, Construction Market Research

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Who are you? You are an experienced Senior Cost Consultant with 8+ years experience, seeking your next step or are currently working in a similar role within a comparable environment. You’re motivated to join a growing and dynamic team. Job Description As a Senior Cost Consultant, you will be involved in: Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants & advise clients on financial and contractual risks. Mentoring and coaching junior staff Provide accurate cost estimates at all project phases, including feasibility studies, design, and construction. Lead the preparation of cost estimates & cost comparison exercises including preparing and checking quantity take-offs, accurately describing the project scope, conducting QA/QC and obtaining market related pricing. Benchmarking reports. Cost Reports. Unit rate analysis. Undertaking Value management. Support research related to construction market conditions throughout Canada, including analysis of official published data Develop and manage budgets while ensuring expenditure traceability. Reviewing commercial claims. Post-contract cost management including forecasting, change management, cost reconciliations, cost reporting Prepare and evaluate tender calls, and advise on contract awards. Conduct financial variance analyses and recommend corrective actions. Supervise and validate payments to contractors and suppliers. Qualifications 8+ years of experience in cost management A recognized university degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject Membership of Relevant Professional Organizations such as the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS); The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Reliability clearance with the Government of Canada or ability to obtain it. Knowledge of and experience using CostX is an asset Additional Information What's in it for you... 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services) Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program RRSP option with company matching Annual learning and development budget Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging 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. At Turner & Townsend, we wholeheartedly adopt diversity. This dedication extends to our team, clients, and communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or any other legally protected grounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Turner & Townsend is dedicated to encouraging a safe, healthy, and accessible environment. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn 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. #LI-VP1 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn 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.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Cost Consultant, you will lead client interactions and advise on financial and contractual risks while mentoring junior staff. You will also prepare accurate cost estimates, manage budgets, and oversee post-contract cost management activities.