Cost Consultant

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

Who are you? You are an experienced Cost Consultant with 4-7 years of post-graduate experience in cost planning, estimating, and cost management. You are looking to further develop your career within a collaborative and growing team, contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.

Job Description:

• Develop and manage cost estimates for public sector projects from concept design through procurement, construction, and project closeout.
• Prepare detailed cost plans, estimates, and benchmarking analyses to support project decision-making and budget validation.
• Analyze tender submissions and procurement outcomes to ensure competitiveness, compliance, and value for money.
• Participate in value engineering and cost optimization exercises, identifying cost-effective solutions while maintaining project integrity.
• Support project teams in managing cost risks, change management, forecasting, and budget control to ensure client objectives are achieved.
• Contribute to client presentations, cost reports, and stakeholder meetings.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• 4-7 years of experience in cost estimating, cost planning, or quantity surveying.
• Experience preparing estimates across all project phases, from conceptual design through construction.
• Membership or progress toward membership with relevant professional organizations such as CIQS, RICS, AACE, or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with cost estimating software such as CostX or similar estimating platforms.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

What's in it for you:

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services).
• Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program.
• RRSP option with company matching.
• Annual learning and development budget.
• Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth.
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives.
• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging.

The base salary for the full-time Cost Consultant role is CAD $80,000 - $100,000. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary.

We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.