Senior Cost Consultant - Toronto, Canada - Arup

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 the expansion of our Advisory team in our Americas Region, we are currently seeking a Senior Cost Consultant. Ideally this role will be located in Toronto, though other Americas region offices are possible.

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 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.

The Cost team works across the entire Arup organization and collaborates with most of our technical disciplines. We are looking for candidates who have validated experience in the infrastructure and buildings sector and the types of projects that Arup typically are involved in with a growing focus on sustainability, decarbonization, resilience and ESG principals. . This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a rapidly-growing team in Canada.

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

• Collaborate with design authorities, project team members, and relevant parties to understand the scope and impact of projects.

• Prepare various analyses such as cost estimating, scheduling, risk modeling, means and methods, and constructability assessments of proposed projects.

• Find opportunities and inefficiencies within a construction project, be able to evaluate different construction options and develop solutions.

• Develop Life Cycle Cost Analysis and Cost Benefit Analysis of various assets.

• Outreach with the construction industry to understand sophisticated methods for building projects such as bridges, tunnels, highways, and tall buildings.

• Help lead, handle, and supervise a growing team.

• Work independently on products and review output analysis of others.

• Be a client interfacing consultant and nurture these relationships.

• Act as the Project lead for various projects.

• Perform analysis in various construction software e.g. HCSS, Revit, AutoCAD, Microstation, Primavera, Sage, and others.

• 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 analyze the impact and cost of labor, material and other resources on various projects.

• Understand how to read and analyze blueprints digitally and manually. Perform quantity take-offs.

• Develop high-level and detailed construction cost estimates.

• Work with clients in activities such as client meetings, presentations, workshops etc.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years' professional experience within the Architecture, Engineering or Construction industry.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Construction Management, and or a related filed within the Built Environment. A minor, double major, or advanced degree or equivalent experience in Economics, Business or Finance, and/or applied math/sciences.

• Strong experience in infrastructure project development, procurement, construction, delivery and/or operations.

• Have experience with risk management for major projects.

• Strong quantitative skills with good knowledge of MS Excel.

• The ability to prioritize efficiently, balance assigned work and outstanding organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills crucial for team-based working

• Presentation skills with colleagues and clients at all levels

• Analytical attitude and/or Strategic thinker

• 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. Sophisticated ability with Microsoft Office Suite

• Outstanding quantitative and analytical skills.

• Strong curiosity about and passion for working in the energy, infrastructure or ESG sectors.

Preferred

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Construction Management, Economics, Business, Finance, Computer Science, Logistics or similar

• Bilingual (French or Spanish or Portuguese with English)

• Familiarity with project management tools and techniques

• Flexibility and Out-of-the-Box 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 valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications from all qualified individuals. Every job applicant will be treated equally, fairly and with respect regarding race, color, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, civil status, age (except as provided by law), creed/religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, disability/handicap, pardoned record of offences, social condition (marital or family status, receipt of social assistance), and any other ground protected by the applicable human rights legislation.

Arup is committed to improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities and to ensuring that all of our employees have the support and the tools they need to succeed. We have developed policies relating to human rights, accessibility and accommodation, and provide all our employees with training on these matters either during orientation and/or on an ongoing basis.

If you are contacted by Arup regarding a job opportunity and you feel you need accommodation during the application process, or have a question about our human rights and accessibility accommodation policies, please speak to Human Resources or send an email to or call to let us know the nature of your request.

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