Senior Cost Consultant

A new Senior Cost Consultant job vacancy with a premium small cost consultancy in Victoria, British Columbia.  

The role will involve preparing estimates and providing cost consultancy services on a range of projects. This is a hybrid role, with an opportunity to work from home a few days a week.

Looking for a stable Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor or cost management candidate willing to commit to developing themselves and the business in the long term.

Project Details

Senior Cost Consultant will be preparing construction cost estimates at various design and construction stages for a wide range of building and infrastructure projects.

The ideal Quantity Surveyor / Senior Cost Consultant candidate will be PQS / MRICS qualified.

This is a hybrid role, with an opportunity to work from home for 2 to 3 days. At the beginning of the job, there may be a requirement to work in the office more often to get familiar with procedures.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Take responsibility for pre contract project work
  Preparing cost estimates from feasibility through to pre-tender stages
• Developing unit cost rates from first principles
• Preparing and issuing reports to clients to support cost estimates
• Liaison and correspondence with client and design teams
• Liaison with supply chain to gather cost information to evidence and support estimates
• Assist in preparation in change order review analysis
• Preparation of life cycle cost estimates

Desired Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Cost Consultant, Estimator, with a focus on pre contract work and experience
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365  ; Blueline is an asset
• Superior communication and English proficiency skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work remotely.
• Creative problem solver
• Strong understanding of construction estimates and the construction industry
• Experience and capability in carrying out cost and commercial duties
• Genuinely want to be part of our journey for the long haul
• Ambition and character to grow professionally and personally with the business

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A professional cost or estimating qualification is desirable, such as a Quantity Surveying, cost estimating, or Estimating degree, or a Technical Diploma.
• Professional membership of the RICS, CIQS, PQS or a similar equivalent professional body is preferred.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The employer firm has a long-established presence in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, offering cost planning and quantity surveying services in various cities nationwide with a home base of Victoria and they take pride that most of their work comes from repeat clients.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Hybrid work opportunities available.
• Consideration for work-life balance, with flexible working arrangements.
  

If you have the required qualifications, skills, and experience and are excited about this opportunity to contribute to significant projects, we encourage you to apply.

Further details will be provided to shortlisted applicants.