Associate Director, Cost Planning

Altus Group • Toronto, ON

2d • CA$110,000 - CA$140,000 • 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, including 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.
• Complete project descriptions & assumptions.
• Demonstrate a practical understanding of construction methodology and technology.
• Utilize extensive trade/product knowledge.
• Prepare and complete both divisional (trade)/ CIQS elemental take-offs based on all levels of design documents from Class D to Class A.
• Possess a fundamental understanding of Mechanical & Electrical systems.
• Apply an advanced understanding of factors influencing construction costs in the production of estimates or change order review.
• Complete estimates and reports.
• Prepare/analyze detailed general condition breakdowns, including an understanding of logistics and high-level schedule duration calculations.
• Perform full-cycle change order analysis: interpretation, take-off, pricing, and negotiation with trades.
• Reconcile estimates with tenders, owner’s budgets, and/or contractor’s estimates.
• Prepare, coordinate, and deliver estimates on schedule and within fees.
• Maximize the use of appropriate software and technology (e.g., CostX, Revit, CAD, Microsoft Office) and teach others.
• Develop and build long-term client relationships leading to repeat business, referrals, and service expansion.
• Lead the assessment of client requirements, conduct project reviews, and deal with issues efficiently and effectively.
• Prepare proposals including fee calculations for approval.
• Work with Management to support the implementation of strategies for revenue generation, profitability, and growth of the Business Unit.
• Lead the implementation of approved business plans and act as a 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Incentive and bonus plans
• Total rewards package prioritizing mental, physical, and financial well-being
• Access to Altus Intelligence Academy with over 150,000 hours of learning content
• Flexible work model (Activity-Based Work)

What This Job Offers

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