Senior Cost Consultant

About the role

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, is hiring a Senior Cost Consultant in Ottawa. The role leads project and program cost plans, delivers cost planning, estimating and forecasting, and mentors cost management teams. It suits an experienced consultant with 10+ years' experience who wants to lead a growing, dynamic team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead development and management of project and program cost plans, including methodologies, baselines and master cost roll-ups
• Deliver cost planning, estimating and forecasting (ROM to detailed), including cash flows, funding requirements and scenario analysis
• Prepare construction cost estimates across all design stages for sectors such as healthcare, education, residential and commercial
• Manage the full cost lifecycle, including final estimate presentation, change orders, monthly reporting and payment certification
• Support value engineering, LEED/sustainability initiatives and life-cycle costing
• Act as primary client and consultant interface throughout project delivery
• Analyze Canadian construction market conditions, including labour, materials and pricing trends
• Validate estimates, align scope and schedule with project teams, and provide independent cost reviews and recommendations
• Lead and mentor cost management teams, and support project administration, procurement, documentation control and continuous improvement

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience delivering pre-construction and post-contract construction cost services
• A recognized university degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
• Membership of professional organizations such as CIQS, RICS and/or AACE is required
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team
• Reliability clearance with the Government of Canada is an asset

Required skills

• Knowledge of and experience using CostX is an asset

What we offer

• Base salary of $95,000 to $130,000 per year
• Health and dental coverage for you and 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, and a flexible hybrid work approach