Senior Cost Consultant (Cost Management)

Turner & Townsend • Vancouver, BC

104d • CA$90,000 - CA$115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is a leading independent professional services company that helps deliver outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering consultancy, project delivery, and post-project operations. With 133 offices in 49 countries, they make a difference to projects across real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors worldwide. They leverage global and industry experience to manage risk and maximize value and performance during the construction and operation of clients' assets.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of post‑graduate experience in cost management/quantity surveying, including independent leadership of commissions.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, CIQS); MRICS or PQS achieved or in progress.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian construction markets and contract forms (e.g., CCDC); demonstrated expertise in change control, forecasting, and cost reporting.
• Proficiency with cost management and productivity tools (e.g., CostX or equivalent, Excel, and data visualization such as Power BI).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to executive‑level stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience delivering lender advisory/loan monitoring or independent certifier services.
• Sector experience in one or more of: commercial office, mixed‑use/residential, healthcare, industrial/logistics, data centres, public sector, or infrastructure.
• Experience with value engineering facilitation, probabilistic risk/contingency analysis, and whole‑life costing.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of detailed cost plans, estimates, elemental analyses, and budget validations from concept through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project cash flow forecasts, cost reports/dashboards, and cost models; track contingencies and allowances.
• Manage contractor/subcontractor cost submissions, change orders, claims analysis, and reconciliation to budgets.
• Lead value engineering and option studies; provide whole‑life/total cost of ownership insights to support decision‑making.
• Conduct benchmarking and escalation analysis using internal and external cost intelligence.
• Prepare, review, and validate Construction Progress & Loan Monitoring reports, including progress assessments, cost‑to‑complete, risk reviews, draw recommendations, and variance tracking.
• Independently verify schedule reasonableness, budget robustness, and key project risks; issue early warnings and recommendations to protect lender/client exposure.
• Monitor compliance with conditions precedent/subsequent, permits, insurance, and other funding requirements.
• Develop procurement and contract strategies; prepare tender/ bidding documentation, manage RFI/Q&A, and conduct bid evaluations.
• Support negotiations and recommendations for award; advise on contract forms commonly used in Canada (e.g., CCDC) and commercial risk allocation.
• Present clear, data‑driven cost and risk insights; facilitate cost workshops and lessons‑learned briefings.
• Act as primary day‑to‑day contact for clients, lenders, consultants, and contractors across the project lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities with existing and new clients. Help develop long‑term, trusted‑advisor relationships & support growth by developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients.
• Input into performance review process of consultants and graduate consultants. Mentor junior team members, support capability building, and contribute to internal training initiatives.
• Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is input into the Turner & Townsend internal database. Ensure commissions are delivered to agreed scope, schedule, and quality standards; align delivery with conditions of appointment and project governance.

Benefits

• Great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• Support a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.
• Celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

What This Job Offers

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