Cost Consultant

Do you want to be part of our successful Real Estate team supporting top clients for  Turner & Townsend  in Ottawa? We are hiring an ambitious and forward thinking Cost Consultant / Quantity Surveyor  to work in our growing team.

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Who are you?

You are an experienced Cost Consultant / Quantity Surveyor  who specializes in estimating   with a minimum of 6 years post-graduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment

Job Description

As a QS, you will be involved in:

• Manage the development of cost estimates for projects from concept through execution
• Analyse tender returns to ensure the client receives value for money
• Engage in value engineering discussions to identify the best solution available for the client
• Provide life cycle cost and sustainability advice
• Benchmark for validation and target-setting on major projects
• Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
• Work in project teams to ensure the clients goals are managed and achieved

Qualifications

• Engineering / Construction Management Degree and/or Certification or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 years experience in cost estimating positions across all project phases
• Membership in relevant professional organizations is a bonus (CIQS / RICS)
• Knowledge and proficiency with cost estimating tools 

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend  is a leading independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. With 108 offices in 45 countries, we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients’ assets. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request

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.

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