Analyst, Mechanical

Altus Group • Calgary, AB

6d • CA$50,000 - CA$70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Altus Group has an immediate opening for a Cost Analyst, Mechanical within our Cost Consulting & Project Management division in our downtown Calgary office. Working with our Cost Consulting team. The Cost Analyst, Mechanical, will provide technical support for a variety of cost consulting services to new and existing clients as directed by senior staff members in the Western region, and at times to support other Canadian regions, when required.

Requirements

• 1-2+ years of related experience in mechanical cost consulting/estimating
• An understanding of Mechanical and Plumbing systems and how they work in various types of buildings
• Excellent communication skills – interpersonal, written & presentation.
• Self-motivated with a high degree of integrity, honesty and ethics
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word, and on-screen take-off
• Understanding of the construction industry - development, contracting & consultant services

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Technologist or trade related experience would be an asset
• Utilization of CIQS standard method of measurement – elemental/trade, Uniformat, working towards PQS and / or MRICS designation is an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of cost estimates at various stages of the design process, from conceptual design to pre-tender stage for new and existing clients
• Inspect and assess mechanical elements throughout various building and infrastructure projects, along with full trade and elemental take-off’s
• Performing mechanical takeoffs using assorted means and methods.
• Collaborate with various internal/external partners to obtain the necessary information to prepare reports
• Assist with Lifecycle Analysis (cost estimate, current condition, remaining life, maintenance cost, etc.)
• Maintaining ongoing client communication and resolving issues as required.
• Escalating issues to the next level of management as required.
• Managing client relationships in a manner that leads to contract renewal, referrals and service expansion including up-sells and cross-sells

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• incentive and bonus plans
• total rewards package prioritizing mental, physical, and financial well-being
• professional learning
• Activity-Based Work model provides flexibility to align your work location to the needs of the work — use the office for collaboration and remote work for focused tasks
• Take What You Need unlimited vacation program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree