Associate, Cost Monitoring

Compensation

$95,000-$125,000 (base). Additional compensation such as bonuses, equity, benefits may not be included.

• Provide a full range of cost consulting services to new and existing clients, including a full technical understanding of construction estimation.
• Prepare drawing lists and read blueprints at an advanced level, providing guidance on project statistics and functional areas.
• Complete project descriptions, assumptions, and estimates with a practical understanding of construction methodology.
• Prepare and complete partial/full trade/elemental take‑offs, leveraging trade/product knowledge.
• Understand pricing structures for residential, ICI, and civil projects, as well as M&E systems.
• Analyze general conditions breakdown, change orders, and comparative/tender analysis, and coordinate/deliver estimates using software such as CAD, Excel, CostX, BIM, Digitizer, and PowerPoint.
• Develop and build long‑term client relationships that result in repeat business, referrals, and service expansion, including upsells and cross‑sells across other Business Units.
• Lead the assessment of client requirements, conduct project reviews, and address issues efficiently and effectively.
• Lead the implementation of approved business plans and act as champion for these initiatives within the team.
• Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, mentoring, and support to all direct reports.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), Member RICS, or Project Management Professional (PMP) is required.
• LEED accreditation is an asset.
• 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.
• Full and deep understanding of Cost Planning and Project Monitoring services.
• Self‑motivated with a high degree of integrity, honesty, and ethics.
• Proven strategic thinking, analytical skills, and strong business acumen, with a focus on business development.
• Client service orientation.
• Proven leadership skills – people and marketplace.

• Rewarding performance: competitive compensation, incentive and bonus plans, and a total rewards package prioritizing mental, physical, and financial well‑being.
• Growth and development: investment in professional learning and access to the Altus Intelligence Academy with over 150,000 hours of learning content.
• Flexible work model:
  Activity‑Based Work model provides flexibility to align work location to the needs of the work – use the office for collaboration and remote work for focused tasks.
• Inclusivity & Accessibility: commitment to fostering an inclusive environment; accessible candidate experiences across the selection process.
• Equal opportunity and accommodation:
  Altus Group is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Altus reasonably accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.