Cost Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

COST CONSULTANT

Project Monitoring,Toronto,ON

Intrepid Quantity Surveying Inc.(A WT Canada Company)

OVERVIEW

Intrepid Quantity Surveying Inc.(A WT Canada Company)was founded in 2012andquickly grew to become a trusted provider of project monitoring services for top-tier banks and credit institutions. We are recognized by major lending institutions and collaborate closely with the brokerage and development community, aiding clients inestablishingbudget benchmarks for financing and cost management.

WT is aleading international project advisory firm with more than 75 years of multi-sector experience.Our clients can tap into the collective thinking of over 2,000 of the best people in the industry,operatingfrom 70+ offices throughout North America, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, India, Middle East, Africa, theUKand Europe.

In North America, we support our clients across property,constructionand infrastructure with an award-winning team of specialists in infrastructure advisory, cost management and quantity surveying, projectdeliveryand digital portfolio management.

We are a privately held company, looking to hire the best talent toassistwith a planned growth and be rewarded with a competitive package, training,mentorshipand excellent career opportunities.

THE ROLE

As a Cost Consultant, you will be joining a growing team and working closely with all levels of the business to deliverproject monitoring servicesto our clients.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team of project monitoring specialists. The candidate will have completed theirpost secondaryeducation studiesand is able todemonstrateunderstanding of key development and construction concepts. Construction industry experience is favourable for this position.

Applicants should be self-motivated, efficient, and positive toassistinourbusiness strategic growth plan, which willafford you the opportunities torapidly grow your career.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and analysis of progress draw submissions including schedule of values, invoices, change orders, holdback, and construction schedule.
  
• Site visit reviews of work completed against value claimed.
  
• Analysis of invoices to determine allocation for holdback, taxes, credits, etc.
  
• Preparation of monthly draw reports for funding recommendation to developers, contractors, and lenders.
  
• Phone and face to face meetings with relevant parties to resolve billing issues, and to discuss feasibility of budgets prepared alongside senior staff.
  
• Take-off and estimation utilizing Bluebeam software on PDF drawings.
  
• Analysis of estimates and comparison of unit rates for materials, labour, etc.
  
• From time to time, you may be provided with opportunities that are not outlined in your job description.
  

REQUIRED

• Graduate from a post-secondary institution
  
• Excellent command of English, both oral and written
  
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Excel to formulate calculations
  
• Desire to attain PQS qualification
• Valid drivers licence (G), and access to car for site visits
  

PREFERRED

• Experience with Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff,Planswift, or similar.

BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance related annual bonus structure.
• 4 Weeks Vacation plus Statutory Holidays.
• Mobile phone expense.
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental Plan.
• Company Pension Plan with Employer Contributions.
• Paid Professional Membership Dues (if applicable).

HOW TO APPLY

Provide a detailed resume and covering letter including details of recent and significant projects, plus achievements.