Cost Consultant - Ottawa, Canada - Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Company Description
Do you want to be part of our successful Real Estate team supporting top clients for
Turner & Townsend in Ottawa? We are hiring an ambitious and forward thinking
Cost Consultant to support a client on a major Program in Ottawa

At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference.

That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Who are you?
You are an experienced
Cost Consultant with a minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment

As a QS, you will be involved in:

Manage the development of cost estimates for projects from concept through execution
Analyse tender returns to ensure the client receives value for money
Engage in value engineering discussions to identify the best solution available for the client
Evaluate and manage contract variations, including assessing cost impacts and negotiating changes with stakeholders.
Develop and maintain comprehensive financial reports, ensuring accurate tracking of project expenditures and forecasting future costs.
Benchmark for validation and targetsetting on major projects
Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
Work in project teams to ensure the clients goals are managed and achieved

Qualifications Qualifications**- Engineering / Construction Management Degree and/or Certification or equivalent

Minimum of 5 years experience in cost estimating positions across all project phases
Membership in relevant professional organizations is a bonus (CIQS / RICS)
Knowledge and proficiency with cost estimating tools

Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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