Cost Consultant (Electrical Estimating)
About The Position
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Cost Consultant with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, ideally with knowledge of Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering and design. This role involves developing accurate cost estimates and comprehensive cost plans for various projects across Canada, with a focus on electrical cost estimating for complex construction projects. The position requires managing the end-to-end estimating and cost planning process, conducting cost analysis, contributing to value engineering and LEED assessments, and maintaining strong client relationships. A practical understanding of construction methodologies, particularly in electrical systems and infrastructure, is essential.
Requirements
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in electrical cost estimating positions across all project phases
- Experience managing or contributing to electrical cost estimating on data centres, high‑tech, manufacturing, or commercial real estate projects
- Strong presentation, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Good understanding of construction procurement methodologies.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering and design is a priority.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Navisworks, or related software is an asset.
- Strong organizational abilities, multitasking capability, and a collaborative mindset.
Responsibilities
- Develop accurate cost estimates and comprehensive cost plans, including ownership and presentation of final cost plans to stakeholders
- Prepare detailed construction cost estimate reports at all stages of design for commercial, institutional, and residential projects across Canada
- Lead preparation of electrical cost estimates for complex construction projects, with additional exposure to mechanical systems as required
- Support cost estimating across all asset classes and design stages within the real estate sector
- Manage end-to-end estimating and cost planning activities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accountability throughout the project lifecycle
- Conduct cost analysis, benchmarking, cost checking, and valuation activities to ensure effective cost control
- Collaborate on and contribute to value engineering initiatives, LEED assessments, and life cycle costing exercises
- Provide commercial input into value engineering processes and participate in negotiations and agreement of final project accounts
- Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders at all project stages
- Apply practical knowledge of construction methodologies, with particular expertise in electrical systems and infrastructure
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
