Cost Estimator Job Calgary area,Alberta Canada,Construction

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Who are you?

You are an experienced Cost Controller with 2-7 years' experience, seeking your next step or are currently working in a similar role within a comparable environment. You’re motivated to join a growing and dynamic team.

Job Description

As a Cost Estimator
, you will be involved in:

Preparing Construction Cost Estimate reports at all stages of design for education, healthcare, residential corporate occupier and commercial projects within Calgary, AB and nationally as required

Managing estimating and cost planning activities including taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan/estimate

Applying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project and where appropriate

Post-contract cost management including change order analysis, monthly cost reporting and payment certification

Ensuring that cost analysis, cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively

Participating in Value engineering, LEED analysis and Life Cycle costing

Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages

Leading a cost management team, ensuring that it delivers on all of the above accountabilities

Research related to construction market conditions throughout Canada, including analysis of official published data

Managing commissions and participating on basic project and financial management responsibilities such as free tracking, invoice preparation etc.

Qualifications

5 years’ experience delivering pre-construction and post contract construction cost services

A recognized University Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Membership of Relevant Professional Organizations such as the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS);
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS); and/or Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE)

Reliability clearance with the Government of Canada is an asset

Knowledge of and experience using CostX is an asset

Additional Information

The base salary range for this full-time role is $75,000 - $120,000 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

What's in it for you...

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

Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role.

We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days

A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives

Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

Our inspired people share our vision…