Cost Consultant (Estimator/Quantity Surveyor)
- Toronto, ON, Canada
$60,000 to $80,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $60,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Having 0 to 5 years of relevant experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We remain committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is as meaningful as it is inspiring, fostering alliances, collaboration, and determination. Here, everyone has the opportunity to express their ideas, play a role in an inclusive team, and receive support for their well-being and professional development. Work on engaging, high-impact projects that promote the health of the communities in which we work, live, and play.
Our Cost Management team delivers expert cost planning, estimating, and change management across the full development cycle for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and infrastructure projects. We provide clear, data-driven insights at every design stage, advising on constructability, escalation, contingency, cash flow, and life-cycle costs to reduce risk and maximize value. Powered by a robust database of material and labour costs, our accredited professionals benchmark and market-test every estimate, ensuring accuracy across regions, asset classes, and changing market conditions.
Our Cost Management team is looking for a Cost Consultant to join our Toronto team.
What You Get To Do
- Prepare the quantification of materials using BTY’s measurement software to prepare cost estimates in accordance with the CIQS Rules of Measurement, elemental format, and where required, divisional trade format.
- Prepare front-end cost reports to support cost estimates, understanding unit rates, general conditions and pricing estimates.
- Attend periodic site inspections, as needed to assess the cost-to-complete and work-in-place for construction work.
- Preparation of estimates at various stages of the design process, from conceptual design to pre-tender stage.
- Conduct quality assurance and quality checks (QA/QC) of cost management reports.
- Completes assessments and analysis of any cost variances between estimate stages.
- Preparation of change order review analysis and lifecycle cost estimates
- Networks occasionally promoting the business, cross-selling and building new contacts and enhancing client relationships.
- Having 0 to 5 years of relevant experience.
- University Degree or equivalent to any of the following: Architectural Building Technology, Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Construction Engineering or Project Management.
- Working towards a relevant professional qualification will be considered an asset: PQS and/or MRICS.
- Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs.
- Experience with Cost X, Planswift or relevant estimating software is considered an asset.
- Good analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated with good organizational, communication and report writing skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and ability to work to own initiatives.
- Demonstrates attention to detail to produce quality work with good time management.
- Eligible to work in Canada or pursuing a work permit.
- Make an impact: Work on meaningful projects that positively shape communities around the world.
- Flexibility that fits your life: Enjoy the freedom of a flexible environment that supports work-life balance.
- Competitive rewards: Benefit from a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, above-average vacation, parental top up, RRSP matching, bonuses, sick days, and more.
- Grow your career: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and professional development support designed to help you advance.
- Well-being matters: Access health and wellness resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Belong to great culture: Be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values connection, community involvement, and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work for 7 consecutive years by our employees and Great Place to Work®.
We may use automated or AI-based tools to support screening, assessment, or selection.
Candidates will be assessed based on relevant education, professional qualifications, technical skills and experience applicable to the role. At BTY Group, we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including groups currently underrepresented in construction such Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.
Visit our website to learn more about our services, markets and the people behind our success. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected.
On this occasion, we request no outside solicitation from recruitment agencies.
BTY Group does not accept speculative or unsolicited resumes from agencies outside our approved network. Any such submissions will be considered direct applications.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare and quality-check cost estimates, reports, material quantifications, change-order analyses, and lifecycle cost estimates across project design stages. Conduct site inspections and cost variance assessments, and support client relationships and business development.
Requirements
Candidates should have 0–5 years of relevant experience and a university degree or equivalent in a related field such as quantity surveying, estimating, construction engineering, or project management. Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and report-writing skills are expected; PQS or MRICS progress and experience with CostX or PlanSwift are assets, and candidates must be eligible to work in Canada or pursuing a work permit.
Skills
- Cost Estimating
- Quantity Surveying
- Cost Planning
- Material Quantification
- Cost Reporting
- Change Management
- Cost Variance Analysis
- Lifecycle Cost Estimating
- Quality Assurance
- Site Inspections
- Microsoft Office
- CostX
- PlanSwift
- Analytical Skills
- Report Writing
- Communication
Benefits
- Health and Dental Coverage
- Above-Average Vacation
- Parental Top-Up
- RRSP Matching
- Bonuses
- Sick Days
- Professional Development Support
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health and Wellness Resources
- Flexible Work Environment
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Consulting
- Finance & Accounting
- Engineering
Keywords
- Cost Management
- Cost Planning
- Cost Estimating
- Quantity Surveying
- CIQS Rules of Measurement
- Elemental Format
- Divisional Trade Format
- Material Quantification
- Unit Rates
- General Conditions
- Cost-to-Complete
- Work-in-Place
- Change Order Analysis
- Lifecycle Cost Estimates
- Quality Assurance
- Cost Variance Analysis
- Constructability
- Escalation
- Contingency
- Cash Flow
- Benchmarking
- Market Testing
- CostX
- PlanSwift
- PQS
- MRICS
- Microsoft Office
- Construction
- Infrastructure
- Real Estate