Job Description

Company Description
Do you want to be part of our successful Infrastructure team supporting top clients for Turner & Townsend in Toronto? We are hiring an ambitious and forward thinking Cost Consultant 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 with 3 - 5 years post-graduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment


We are currently seeking a personable, enthusiastic, and energetic individual to join our specialist Cost Assurance team to look after our continuing growth and make the difference to both our business and our clients. As a Cost Consultant, you will be involved with:

• Review construction contractor systems, controls and processes to provide a view on their ways of working, using intelligence from around the industry to build a view on best practice.
• Analysis and understanding of complex construction contracts.
• Plan financial audits by understanding our Clients’ objectives and risk areas, as well as the supply chains’ structure, policies and processes
• Performing testing of data and information using smart techniques and tools such as data visualization and trend / pattern analysis.
• Production of findings reports that deliver key findings, recommendations and messages in a succinct and professional manner.
• Fostering good quality working relationships with clients and those being reviewed built around trust and professionalism.
• Assisting the maintenance of internal systems to make sure commission and financial management is compliant with business process

Qualifications
Previous experience or a sound and suitable understanding of the following will be a distinct advantage in applying for this role:

• Proper Invoice Checks
• Work status, EV, KRA’s HSE
• Risk and Contingency Report
• Adjustment Events
• Risk or Reward Regime
• Strong IT skills, in particular Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good understanding of working with large datasets
• Contracts and Cost Management experienced
• Good knowledge and experience gained within a specific infrastructure sector
• Knowledge or experience of Applications for Payment (AfPs)
• An understanding of legislation in relation to finance and payroll processes
• Experience of payroll systems and processes
• Experience of working within a supply chain organization, contractor, or professional services firm
• 3 - 5 years of Cost Control experience
• A recognized university degree in Construction Management or related field
• Membership in a relevant professional organizations (i.e. RICS, AACEI).
• Certification or designation from a professional organization is an asset (i.e. MRICS, CCP)

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.