Senior Cost Manager

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 Manager in Ottawa. The role leads post-contract cost control for architectural, civil and structural design packages and acts as the primary client liaison for cost matters. It suits an experienced cost manager with 10+ years of experience seeking a new step or currently in a similar role.

Key responsibilities

• Lead post-contract cost control of several architectural, civil and structural design packages
• Own change control and advise stakeholders on funding, whether in-budget, contingency, risk or escalation
• Undertake tender reviews for governance, contractual and budget alignment
• Take part in programme-wide periodic cash flow forecasts and in-person client meetings
• Provide periodic cost reports with estimates at completion, early warnings, cash flows and variance tracking
• Support the Project Manager in risk reviews and risk quantification
• Support cost estimates, value engineering and cost planning across all project phases
• Mentor junior cost consultants and project team members

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in cost management
• Recognized university degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, with Canadian equivalency if obtained outside Canada
• Membership of a relevant professional organization such as the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS)
• Reliability clearance with the Government of Canada or ability to obtain it quickly
• Demonstrable experience on at least two projects worth $100M+ in total

What we offer

• Base salary of CAD 90,000 - 120,000
• 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