Cost Consultant, Mechanical

Compensation

Compensation Range: $70,000- $100,000 CAD. Salary range reflects the base pay for this role at Altus Group and is provided where required by local regulations. Actual offers may differ based on experience, market conditions, and other relevant factors. The range does not include additional compensation such as bonuses, equity, benefits, or other incentives.

• Calculate quantities and/or measurements of specific building elements based upon drawings and/or other design documentation for detailed and/or conceptual estimates.
• Prepare cost estimate based on narratives, design brief and conceptual design drawings in both CIQS elemental and Uniform ate estimate.
• Review pricing for change orders to ensure accurate cost estimations.
• Review and guide measurement of project statistics/functional areas.
• Ensure completion of project descriptions and assumptions.
• Complete design efficiency analysis, along with full trade and elemental take-off.
• Prepare front‑end cost reports to support cost estimates.
• Complete estimates and reports for final sign‑off by the Associate Director.
• Prepare change order review analysis and lifecycle cost estimates.
• Reconcile estimates with tenders, owner budgets and contractor estimates.
• Conduct research and price checking of items in the market (telephone and/or internet searching) to provide project and cost data.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Building Science, Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• 2–3 years of estimating/cost consulting experience.
• Working towards PQS, MRICS and/or Cost Engineers designation.
• Self‑motivated with a high degree of integrity, honesty, ethics, and client service orientation.
• Strong knowledge of RICS Project Monitoring guidelines, CIQS standard method of measurement, both elemental and trade, provincial lien acts, and CCDC standard contract conditions, LEED and Toronto Green Standards (TGS), Energy Management and Net Zero/Low Carbon Strategies.
• Strong leadership skills, ability to present independently to clients, good negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication skills – interpersonal, written and presentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and SharePoint, with strong knowledge of CostX or similar cost estimating software.

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.