Cost Consultant (Electrical Estimating)

About the role

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company with capabilities in cost, project and asset management, is hiring a Cost Consultant focused on electrical estimating in Toronto. The role covers cost estimation and cost planning for commercial, institutional and residential projects across Canada, with a focus on electrical systems and infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Develop accurate cost estimates and comprehensive cost plans, including ownership and presentation of final cost plans to stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed construction cost estimate reports at all stages of design for commercial, institutional and residential projects across Canada.
• Lead preparation of electrical cost estimates for complex construction projects, with additional exposure to mechanical systems as required.
• Manage end-to-end estimating and cost planning, ensuring accuracy, consistency and accountability.
• Conduct cost analysis, benchmarking, cost checking and valuation to support cost control.
• Contribute to value engineering, LEED assessments and life cycle costing, and give commercial input to value engineering and final project account negotiations.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.

Required profile

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in electrical cost estimating across all project phases.
• Experience managing or contributing to electrical cost estimating on data centre, high-tech, manufacturing or commercial real estate projects.
• Knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical engineering and design is a priority.
• Good understanding of construction procurement methodologies.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Navisworks or related software is an asset.
• Strong communication, organizational and multitasking skills.

What we offer

• Base salary range of $75,000 - $90,000 per year.
• Health and dental coverage for you and your dependents, including paramedical services.
• Health spending account and RRSP option with company matching.
• Annual learning and development budget and access to online learning tools.
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year.
• Vacation, flex and sick days, and a flexible hybrid work approach.