Senior Cost Consultant; Estimator​/Quantity Surveyor

Senior Cost Consultant (Estimator/Quantity Surveyor)

Full Time Technical Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, CA

13 days ago Requisition

BTY is an award-winning professional consulting firm that provides comprehensive solutions for real estate and infrastructure planning, development, operations, and transactions. With a project portfolio valued at over $100 billion, our experience spans all industries and continents.

We remain committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is as meaningful as it is inspiring, fostering alliances, collaboration, and determination. Here, everyone has the opportunity to express their ideas, play a role in an inclusive team, and receive support for their well‑being and professional development. Work on engaging, high‑impact projects that promote the health of the communities in which we work, live, and play.

Our Cost Management team delivers expert cost planning, estimating, and change management across the full development cycle for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and infrastructure projects. We provide clear, data‑driven insights at every design stage, advising on constructability, escalation, contingency, cash flow, and life‑cycle costs to reduce risk and maximize value. Powered by a robust database of material and labour costs, our accredited professionals benchmark and market‑test every estimate, ensuring accuracy across regions, asset classes, and changing market conditions.

Our Cost Management team is looking for a Senior Cost Consultant to join our Ottawa team.

• Prepare the quantification of materials using BTY’s measurement software to prepare cost estimates in accordance with the CIQS Rules of Measurement, elemental format, and where required, divisional trade format.
• Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings, and specifications.
• Attend periodic site inspections, as needed to assess the cost-to-complete and work-in-place for construction work.
• Provide pro‑active cost management advise and ensure the Clients understand the content of our reports.
• Preparation of estimates at various stages of the design process, from conceptual design to pre‑tender stage.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality checks (QA/QC) of cost management reports.
• Completes assessments and analysis of any cost variances between estimate stages.
• Preparation of change order review analysis and lifecycle cost estimates.
• Prepare technical components and fees for proposals.
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior level team members as designated, including the introduction to site visits.
• Networks occasionally promoting the business, cross‑selling and building new contacts and enhancing client relationships.

• Having 5 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience mentoring team members.
• University Degree or equivalent to any of the following:
  Architectural Building Technology, Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Construction Engineering or Project Management.
• Working towards a relevant professional qualification or professional qualification obtained: PQS and/or MRICS.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Cost X, Planswift or relevant estimating software.
• Advanced knowledge of specialist consultant reports and impact on development proposals.
• Advanced knowledge of the construction industry - development, contracting, and consultant services.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills combined with sound judgment and initiative.
• Responsive to internal and external stakeholder requests.
• Self‑motivated with excellent organizational, communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment…