Job Description

Company DescriptionDo 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 to support a client on a major Program in OttawaAt 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 a minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environmentAs 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
• Evaluate and manage contract variations, including assessing cost impacts and negotiating changes with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial reports, ensuring accurate tracking of project expenditures and forecasting future costs.
• 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

QualificationsQualifications

• Engineering / Construction Management Degree and/or Certification or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 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 InformationOur 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.Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Please find out more about us atJoin our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: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.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: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.

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