Cost Estimator

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We partner with clients in real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources to transform projects and deliver impactful outcomes. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset, and commercial management, net zero, and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE.

Who Are You?

You are an experienced Cost Controller with 2-7 years of experience, seeking your next step or currently working in a similar role. You are motivated to join a growing and dynamic team.

Job Description

As a Cost Estimator, you will be involved in:

• Preparing Construction Cost Estimate reports at all stages of design for education, healthcare, residential, corporate occupier, and commercial projects in Calgary, AB, and nationally as required.
• Managing estimating and cost planning activities, including ownership and presentation of the final cost plan/estimate.
• Applying Value Management techniques at the project outset and as appropriate.
• Post-contract cost management, including change order analysis, monthly cost reporting, and payment certification.
• Ensuring effective management of cost analysis, cost checking, and valuation work.
• Participating in Value engineering, LEED analysis, and Life Cycle costing.
• Taking a lead role in interfacing with clients and other consultants at all project stages.
• Leading a cost management team to deliver on all accountabilities.
• Conducting research on construction market conditions across Canada, including analysis of official data.
• Managing commissions and participating in project and financial management responsibilities such as fee tracking and invoice preparation.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience delivering pre-construction and post-contract construction cost services.
• A recognized University Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Membership in relevant professional organizations such as the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS), The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and/or Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE).
• Reliability clearance with the Government of Canada is an asset.
• Knowledge of and experience using CostX is an asset.

Additional Information

Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $120,000 per year. This range reflects base salary only. Final offers depend on candidate experience and qualifications. Turner & Townsend reserves the right to adjust this range.

What’s in it for you...

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents.
• Health spending account.
• RRSP option with company matching.
• Annual learning and development budget.
• Access to online learning tools and career development support.
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year.
• Vacation, flex, and sick days for work-life balance.
• Flexible, hybrid work approach.
• Commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.

Our people share our vision and mission, and we provide a great place to work with opportunities for influence and growth. We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.