Director, Cost and Commercial Management (Real Estate)

About the role

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company majority-owned by CBRE Group, is hiring a Director, Cost and Commercial Management (Real Estate) in Toronto. The role provides a full range of cost consulting services to new and existing clients, covering construction estimation, cost management and commercial oversight across real estate sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Review and validate cost estimates across all real estate sectors
• Lead the cost management scope of works, including estimate preparation, reviews, budget checks, benchmarking, value engineering, procurement advice, bid levelling, contract award recommendations and post-contract commercial work such as payment certification, cash flow forecasting, change management and cost reporting
• Undertake QA/QC reviews of deliverables and lead external client and third-party meetings
• Advise clients on cost estimates, market trends and cost-related impacts
• Lead the development of proposals, bids and tenders and manage internal resourcing and commissions
• Mentor, lead and develop the Cost Management team, drive continuous improvement of cost management processes and take responsibility for developing new business with existing and new clients
• Attend networking events and promotional opportunities

Required profile

• At least 10 years of quantity surveying / cost estimating experience
• Understanding of local market dynamics and regional construction practices and standard contract forms
• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Science or a related field
• Preferred: Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) or MRICS
• Desirable: willingness to obtain Government of Canada security clearance

Required skills

• Construction estimation and cost consulting
• Knowledge of construction contracts and procurement methodologies
• Ability to lead projects and train and develop teams

What we offer

• 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 online learning tools
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year
• Vacation, flex and sick days, with a flexible hybrid work approach