Associate Director, Cost Planning

Altus Group•Toronto, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Altus Group is looking for an Associate Director to join our Toronto office's Development Advisory Team. Reporting to the Senior Director, you will work with the management team on various asset types and accounts. Your role involves providing guidance to a team of consultants to deliver cost consulting services efficiently. This includes client delivery, revenue management, business development, offering technical expertise, and leading the consultant team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Science or in a related field.
7- 10 years of leadership experience in a commercial real estate or related field, with a multi-dimensional understanding of the real estate consulting and advisory industry.
Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) or Member RICS (MRICS) is required.
Self-motivated with a high degree of integrity, honesty and work ethics.
Proven strategic thinking, analytical skills, and strong business acumen, with a focus on business development.
Client service oriented.
Full and deep understanding of Cost Planning services.
Proactive exploration of opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of business processes.

Nice To Haves

LEED accreditation is an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide a full range of cost consulting services to new and existing clients.
Provide a full technical understanding of construction estimation, cost planning and change order review.
Read, understand, and interpret construction drawings and specifications at an advanced level.
Review and provide guidance on measurement for junior members of the team.
Completion of project descriptions & assumptions.
Practical understanding of construction methodology and technology.
Extensive trade/product knowledge.
Ability to prepare and complete both divisional (trade)/ CIQS elemental take-offs based on all levels of design documents from Class D to Class A.
Fundamental understanding of Mechanical & Electrical systems.
Advanced understanding of factors influencing construction costs and applying that knowledge in the production of estimates or change order review.
Completion of estimates and reports.
Preparation/analysis of detailed general condition breakdowns, including an understanding of the logistics and high-level schedule duration calculations.
Change order analysis – full cycle from interpretation, take-off, pricing and negotiation with trades.
Reconciliation of estimate with tenders, owner’s budgets and/or contractor’s estimates.
Ability to prepare, co-ordinate & deliver estimates (on schedule & within fees).
Ability to maximize the use of appropriate software and technology and teach others how to do the same such as CostX, Revit, CAD, and Microsoft Office.
Develop and build long-term client relationships which result in repeat business, referrals and service expansion including up-sells & cross-sells across other Business Units within Altus.
Lead the assessment of client requirements, conduct project reviews and deal with issues efficiently and effectively.
Preparation of proposals including fee calculations for approval (where required).
Work with Management to support the implementation of strategies which contribute to revenue generation, profitability and growth of the Business Unit – locally and nationally.
Lead the implementation of approved business plans and act as Champion for these initiatives within the team.
Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, mentoring and support to direct reports and members of the Ontario Cost Planning team.