Senior Director Chartered Cost Management

An exciting opportunity for a Chartered Cost Manager at Director or Senior Director level to join a respected PQS cost consultancy in Canada.

This senior leadership role combines multi-office oversight, full P&L accountability, significant client-facing responsibilities, and strategic growth within the Canadian and wider North American markets. Equity participation is available for a suitably experienced leader.

Project Details

The successful candidate will oversee cost management delivery on major public sector projects across Canada, including healthcare, education, government and institutional infrastructure, as well as selected commercial and residential programmes.

They will provide leadership to teams based in Toronto and additional offices such as Ottawa, Vancouver and other key Canadian cities.

Travel to support operations and clients across Canada and probably the USA will be required.

Responsibilities and Duties

This is a senior, strategic position within a growing PQS cost management practice. Responsibilities include:

• Lead multiple offices and teams across Canada, ensuring high-quality cost management service delivery
• Hold full P&L responsibility, including forecasting, budgeting, financial performance and business planning
• Provide client-facing leadership on major public sector capital programmes
• Drive business development across Canada, supporting national growth and cross-border opportunities in the USA
• Mentor, develop and grow cost management teams, providing day-to-day leadership and guidance
• Oversee pre-contract estimating, cost planning, procurement advice and cost reporting on major programmes
• Review and sign off on deliverables, including estimates, cost plans, tender documentation and fee proposals
• Implement and maintain operational procedures, quality controls and performance standards across offices
• Support recruitment, training and professional development programmes for junior and intermediate staff
• Promote collaborative working practices, strong communication and an inclusive team environment
• Represent the consultancy in the market, strengthening client relationships and elevating brand presence
• Provide strategic cost advice to owners, architects, engineers and public authorities on complex projects

Desired Skills and Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ Canadian cost management / PQS experience, with over 5 years in leadership roles
• Public sector project experience essential (healthcare, education, government or institutional)
• Strong track record delivering large, complex capital programmes
• Demonstrated client-facing capability with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multi-office teams and deliver growth in a consultancy environment
• Strong commercial acumen with experience handling P&L and business performance
• Pre-contract estimating and cost planning expertise
• Experience mentoring and developing junior staff; committed to in-office leadership when required
• Willingness to travel within Canada and the USA to support clients and internal teams
• Desire to progress into an equity position within a growing consultancy

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Project Management or similar
• PQS designation required / MRICS is expected
• Further leadership or business training is considered advantageous

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Maxim Recruitment is seeking an experienced Director or Senior Director Chartered Cost Manager on behalf of a successful cost consultancy with an expanding presence across Canada.

The employer delivers cost management, estimating and advisory services on major public sector and commercial programmes, with a strong reputation for technical excellence and client service.

The company offers a collaborative culture, hybrid working arrangements and strong professional development pathways.

A full client overview will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Competitive salary package commensurate with seniority and experience
• Equity participation available for the right candidate
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Hybrid working with the potential to increase office attendance for mentoring activities
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Generous vacation and additional leave provisions