Job title: Senior Cost Consultant
Company: Altus Group
Job description: Job Category: Cost Management ConsultingPay Grade Range: $49,335.00 – $115,115.00Disclaimer: The base salary range represents the low and high end of Altus Group’s “Pay Grade Range” for this position in the primary work location. Actual hiring salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to work experience, and geographic market data for the role. The Pay Grade Range listed above does not reflect Altus Group’s total compensation for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus, flexible work arrangements, and region-specific benefits.Unlock your Altus Experience!If you’re looking to advance your career in data analytics, expertise, and technology for the rapidly growing global CRE market, there’s no better place than Altus Group. At Altus, our work is purposeful. Every day, our employees drive impact, innovate, and shape the global commercial real estate (CRE) and PropTech industry.Our people-centric culture empowers you to deliver in a high trust, high performance culture, surrounded by an inclusive team that’s collaborating to modernize our industry. We invest in our people with training and growth opportunities designed to propel you further in your career while providing a flexible and progressive workplace that reflects our values and teams.Job Summary:Altus Group’s Vancouver Development Advisory Team needs a Senior Consultant. The Director, Cost Planning will oversee your work with the team on various asset types and accounts. You will guide a team of consultants to deliver cost consulting services efficiently and drive projects to completion. This covers client delivery, revenue management, company development, technical competence, and consultant team leadership.Key Responsibilities:Conduct quantity surveying and cost planning activities on construction projects in British Columbia and occasionally help projects in other Canadian and US regions.Review and interpret design documents to measure and quantify building elements, apply appropriate pricing, prepare Class D to Class A estimates (conceptual to detailed estimate stages), tender reviews, and change order reviews within deadlines.Utilize benchmarking data to analyze project estimates, including unit rates and costs for assets, facilities, and structures.Assess and apply appropriate level of detail to estimates given information provided.Conduct technical reviews and quality assurance of reports provided by others to ensure billable quality before client delivery.Oversee collection, analysis, and interpretation of cost and schedule data.Leads, coaches, and mentors team, managing training and development needs for workforce competency. Also ensures team understands and follows Altus policy.Manage client communications for projects as principal contact. Communicate with clients and handle issues quickly.Manage new customer acquisition and long-term client relationships to increase income through repeat business and referrals.Prepared fee proposals for client requests and RFPs, utilizing current market knowledge for Cost Planning services.Provide accurate and timely internal billing memos to support client invoice creation and follow up on delinquent invoices.Key Qualifications:Post Secondary Technical Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Sciences, Construction, Quantity Surveying, or similar subjects.CIQS Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), Construction Estimator Certified (CEC), or RICS Member (MRICS).7+ years of expertise in Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Construction, or Project Management, and 5+ years of leadership experience in Construction Consulting. Possess a comprehensive understanding of the cost management consulting and advisory industry.Expertise in local / provincial construction, including commercial, institutional, multi-family residential, and public sector projects, as well as owners, contractors, sub-trades, contracts, Lien Acts, pricing, and measurement methods.Expertise in CIQS Elemental Estimating and MasterFormat (Divisional) formats estimate preparation.Proficient with MS Office, CostX, and other computer-based measurement and estimating software.Skilled in working independently and collaboratively on many tasks simultaneously.Strong communication abilities, including report writing and presentation.Self-motivated with strong integrity, honesty, and work ethics.Demonstrated strategic thinking, analytical skills, and business acumen, focusing on business development.#LI-HybridWhat Altus Group offers:
- Rewarding performance: We are pleased to be able to provide employees competitive compensation, incentive and bonus plans, and a total rewards package that prioritizes their mental, physical and overall financial health.
- Growth and development: As a destination for top industry talent, we’re investing in you to meet the evolving needs of our clients and deliver on your professional goals. Our Altus Intelligence Academy offers over 150,000 hours of learning materials catering to diverse stages of an employee’s career journey.
- Flexible work model: We’re modernizing our employee programs to reflect the new world of work. Our Activity-Based Work model provides you with flexibility to align your work location to the work being performed – office for connecting and collaborating, and remote for focused work.
Altus Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We provide an atmosphere free from barriers to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage equal opportunities for all employees. We’re seeking candidates with diverse experiences and provide accessible candidate experiences throughout the selection process. If you need accommodation, please contact us at or +1 888 692 7487.We appreciate all applicants who take the time to apply to Altus Group. Please note that only those who are selected to move forward in the process will be contacted. Thank you.
Expected salary: $49335 – 115115 per year
Location: Vancouver, BC
Job date: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 02:05:45 GMT
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