Senior Cost Consultant
An excellent opportunity for a Senior Cost Consultant to join a leading construction consultancy in Vancouver, British Columbia.
This role offers the chance to deliver cost management and quantity surveying services across major building and infrastructure projects, supporting high-profile developments across Canada.
Project Details
The Senior Cost Consultant will work on a diverse portfolio of construction projects across Vancouver and British Columbia.
Projects are expected to include residential, commercial, mixed-use, healthcare, infrastructure and institutional developments. The role will involve supporting projects from feasibility and cost planning stages through to construction delivery and final account, working with developers, public sector clients and private organisations.
Responsibilities and Duties
The Senior Cost Consultant will provide full pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying and cost management services.
- Prepare and manage detailed cost plans and estimates from feasibility through to construction documentation
- Undertake first-principles estimating and detailed cost analysis for labour, materials and construction activities
- Lead the preparation and presentation of cost plans and budgets to clients
- Advise on cost-saving opportunities and value engineering strategies
- Review project drawings, specifications and contract documentation to identify risks and scope gaps
- Manage procurement processes including tendering, bid analysis and contractor selection
- Prepare tender reports and tender reconciliation documentation
- Administer construction contracts and manage commercial processes
- Undertake post-contract duties including change order analysis, cost reporting and payment certification
- Monitor project costs and financial performance throughout delivery
- Carry out benchmarking using market data and historical cost information
- Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants and project stakeholders
- Lead value management and value engineering workshops
- Support and mentor junior team members
- Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development
Desired Skills and Experience
This role is suited to an experienced Senior Cost Consultant or Quantity Surveyor with strong technical and client-facing experience.
- Around 7+ years’ experience in cost consulting or quantity surveying roles (or equivalent)
- Strong experience delivering both pre-construction and post-contract cost management services
- Experience across sectors such as residential, commercial, infrastructure or mixed-use developments
- Proven experience in cost planning, estimating and commercial management
- Strong understanding of construction contracts and procurement strategies
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation
- Experience leading client-facing engagements and presenting cost advice
- Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
- Experience using estimating software such as CostX or similar is advantageous
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline
- Membership of a professional body (e.g. CIQS, RICS) is preferred
Employing Company Overview and Profile
Maxim Recruitment is acting as the recruitment consultancy for a well-established international construction consultancy with a strong presence in Toronto.
The business provides cost management, quantity surveying and advisory services across a wide range of sectors including property, infrastructure and major developments.
Known for delivering high-quality services on complex projects, the organisation offers excellent career development, structured training and the opportunity to work on landmark projects.
A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
- 4 weeks’ annual leave plus statutory holidays
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Mobile phone allowance
- Paid professional membership fees
- Structured career development and training opportunities
