Associate Director - Cost Management

Turner & Townsend • Toronto, ON

2d • CA$125,000 - CA$140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking Associate Director to serve as the Cost Lead on a major program in Toronto. The company is passionate about making a difference by delivering better outcomes for clients, helping people realize their potential, and contributing to a prosperous society. The Real Estate team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, working on exciting projects globally. The ideal candidate is an experienced Senior Cost Consultant/Associate Director with a minimum of 15 years post-graduate experience, or currently in a similar role.

Requirements

• + 8 years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying and estimating
• Recognized university degree
• Certification in relevant professional organizations (CIQS/RICS)
• Have, or be able to quickly gain, government of Canada security clearance (reliability level)
• Competent and well-versed in producing real estate estimates in the CIQS elemental format
• Experienced in providing quality assurance on estimates produced by team members

Responsibilities

• Leading a cost management team, ensuring high-quality estimates are delivered to clients.
• Developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients.
• Identifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunities.
• Leading proposals for new work or variations for existing commissions.
• Attending relevant networking events and other promotional opportunities.
• Staff management, including input into formal staff management and recruitment interviews.
• Conducting staff performance reviews.
• Financial management, utilizing provided tools to track ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission.
• Producing real estate estimates in the CIQS elemental format, from class D through to class A.

Benefits

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
• Health spending account
• 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
• Vacation, flex and sick days
• Flexible, hybrid work approach
• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior