Senior Consultant (Cost & Commercial Management)

Turner & Townsend • Toronto, ON

21h • CA$95,000 - CA$145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, they transform together, delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Their capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions. They are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc. The ideal candidate is an experienced senior-level consultant with proven capability across pre-contract estimating and post-contract cost/commercial management for infrastructure projects. They should be comfortable leading deliverables, advising clients, and collaborating within high-performing integrated project teams, bringing strong analytical discipline, excellent stakeholder communication, and the confidence to present, justify, and defend estimates, budgets, and commercial positions. The role requires a self-motivated, driven individual capable of working both independently and as part of a team, providing leadership and direction, and actively embedding and promoting the company's purpose, values, and vision.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in cost / commercial management positions across pre-contract/post-contract phases of infrastructure projects
• A recognized university degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Construction Management Degree and/or Certification
• Knowledge and proficiency with cost estimating software used on major civil engineering projects.

Nice To Haves

• Membership in relevant professional organizations is a bonus (e.g., CIQS / RICS / AACE)
• Experienced in cost/claims negotiations with (sub)contractors or working for a General Contractor not essential but a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Preparing robust construction cost estimates from feasibility/concept through detailed design, including pre-tender estimates and final cost plans; own and present the cost plan to clients and stakeholders.
• Cost planning and options analysis/optioneering; develop reconciliations with clear assumptions and justifications for decision-making.
• Engaging in value engineering workshops to identify the cost savings and optimum solutions available for the client.
• Development, validation, and control of the Target Price within an Integrated Project Team.
• Providing client advice on capital and operational expenditure (OPEX) element of the project (e.g., operation and maintenance, life cycle cost, whole life costs, etc.).
• Producing cost benchmark for validation and target-setting on major infrastructure projects.
• Delivering post-contract cost management including change/variation evaluation, monthly cost reporting, and payment certification.
• Undertaking cost analysis, cost checking, and valuation to provide cost assurance across project stages.
• Engage in commercial discussions and (as applicable) claims/negotiations with contractors and subcontractors; support contract administration consistent with Turner & Townsend practices.
• Participating in probabilistic risk assessment workshops to calculate contingency provisions e.g., Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA).
• Actively interfacing with project clients, key stakeholders, contractors, and consultants (engineering, etc.) during all project stages.
• Working in close collaboration with high performing project teams to ensure expectations are managed adequately and clients’ goals are achieved.

Benefits

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
• Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
• 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
• Cost coverage of up to two memberships and license fees per year (if directly related to your role)
• Vacation, flex and sick days
• A flexible, hybrid work approach

What This Job Offers

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