Cost Consultant - Toronto, Canada - Arup

Arup

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

To support an expansion of our Advisory team in Canada, we are currently seeking a Cost Consultant for our Infrastructure Advisory team.

You will work within a diverse team providing advice related to the constructability, cost, economics, schedule, procurement, development, and financing of a broad range of infrastructure and buildings projects that include transportation, energy, water, telecommunications, science and technology, and mixed-use development
- delivered with a growing focus on sustainability, decarbonization, resilience and ESG principals.

Responsibilities of this specific role will include, but not be limited to the following:

Collaborate with design professionals, project team members, and relevant parties to understand the scope and impact of projects.
Prepare various analyses such as cost estimating, scheduling, risk modeling, and constructability assessments of proposed projects.
Find opportunities and inefficiencies within a construction project, be able to evaluate different construction options and develop a variety of solutions for a project.
Outreach with the construction industry to understand complex methods for building projects such as bridges, tunnels, highways, and tall buildings.
Familiarize oneself with various construction softwares and perform analysis e.g. Primavera, HCSS, Revit, AutoCAD, Microstation.
Excel financial modeling will be required and a large part of how one presents their analysis.
Work with a team of engineers and consultants to learn the impacts and cost of labor, material and other resources for a project.
Understand how to read and analyze blueprints digitally and manually. Perform quantity takeoffs.
Develop highlevel and detailed construction cost estimates.
You will support in the development and assessment of business cases for new energy and/or infrastructure projects, working with developers, financiers, state and local agencies.
Work with clients in activities such as client meetings, presentations, workshops etc.
Request, handle and review relevant project data, studies, plans, and contextual issues;
Prepare analyses, draw conclusions, make recommendations;
Assist in presentations of the above to satisfy client needs and goals.

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of professional experience preferred within the Architecture Engineering Construction industry.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Construction Management, or a field related to the Built Environment. A minor or double major in Economics, Business, Finance, Computer Science, Logistics and/or applied math/sciences will also be considered.
Strong curiosity about infrastructure project development, delivery and/or operations.
Knowledge of basic business and operational concepts.
Strong quantitative skills with good knowledge of MS Excel.
Proficient in MS Office suite.
The ability to prioritize, balance assigned work and outstanding organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Presentation skills with colleagues and clients at all levels.
Analytical approach and/or Strategic problem solver.
Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
Strong proficiency in a technical or consulting area derived from professional experience (design, construction, development, owner/public sector, technical consulting, investment banking, management consulting, etc);
Excellent presentation and writing skills are required.
Strong capability with Microsoft Office Suite.
Outstanding quantitative and analytical skills.
Strong curiosity and passion for working in the energy, infrastructure or ESG sectors.

Preferred

Master's degree or equivalent experience Construction Management, Economics, Business, Finance, Computer Science, Logistics or similar
Bilingual (French, Spanish, or Portuguese with English).
Familiarity with project management tools and techniques.
Flexibility and OutoftheBox innovative thinking.

Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup expect for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a v