Cost Consultant (Electrical Estimating Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Construction

Position: Cost Consultant (Electrical Estimating)

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 Consultant with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment. Knowledge of Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering and design is a priority.

Job Description

Develop accurate cost estimates and comprehensive cost plans, including ownership and presentation of final cost plans to stakeholders

Prepare detailed construction cost estimate reports at all stages of design for commercial, institutional, and residential projects across Canada

Lead preparation of electrical cost estimates for complex construction projects, with additional exposure to mechanical systems as required

Support cost estimating across all asset classes and design stages within the real estate sector

Manage end-to-end estimating and cost planning activities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accountability throughout the project lifecycle

Conduct cost analysis, benchmarking, cost checking, and valuation activities to ensure effective cost control

Collaborate on and contribute to value engineering initiatives
, LEED assessments, and life cycle costing exercises

Provide commercial input into value engineering processes and participate in negotiations and agreement of final project accounts

Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders at all project stages

Apply practical knowledge of construction methodologies, with particular expertise in electrical systems and infrastructure

Qualifications

A minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in electrical cost estimating positions across all project phases

Experience managing or contributing to electrical cost estimating on data centres, high‑tech, manufacturing, or commercial real estate projects

Strong presentation, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills..

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD, Navisworks, or related software is an asset.

Strong organizational abilities, multitasking capability, and a collaborative mindset.

Good understanding of construction procurement methodologies.

Additional Information

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

The base salary range for this full-time role is $75,000 - $90,000 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…