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Cost Consultant
- AB, Canada
- Alberta, Canada, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- 3–7 years of experience in cost consulting or quantity surveying
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Role Overview
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team. This role involves supporting clients and lenders with accurate cost advice, project monitoring, and contract compliance. You’ll work across multiple projects and collaborate closely with developers, contractors, and financial institutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and tender documents
- Monitor project costs, progress claims, and change orders
- Assist with lender-side reporting and draw reviews
- Prepare interim valuations and final accounts
- Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors
- Ensure compliance with contract terms and loan conditions
- Contribute to internal process improvement and documentation accuracy
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field
- Must be a permanent resident of Canada
- 3–7 years of experience in cost consulting or quantity surveying
- Strong understanding of Canadian construction contracts and procurement practices
- Proficiency in Excel and cost estimating software
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills
- Experience with lender reporting and CMHC requirements is an asset
- Professional designation (CIQS or MRICS) preferred but not required
What We Offer
- Diverse portfolio of Western Canadian projects
- Competitive compensation, RRSP plan and benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Support for professional development and certifications
- Collaborative, responsive team culture
To Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to info@dmccost.com with the subject line “Quantity Surveyor Application”.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and plans; analyze project and tender documents; and monitor costs, progress claims, and changes. Support lender reporting and draw reviews, prepare valuations and final accounts, liaise with project stakeholders, and ensure compliance with contract and loan conditions.
Requirements
A degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field is required, along with Canadian permanent residency and 3–7 years of relevant experience. Candidates should understand Canadian construction contracts and procurement, be proficient in Excel and cost estimating software, and have strong communication and report-writing skills; lender reporting, CMHC experience, and CIQS or MRICS designation are assets.
Skills
- Cost Estimating
- Cost Planning
- Quantity Surveying
- Construction Cost Monitoring
- Drawing and Specification Analysis
- Tender Document Analysis
- Progress Claim Review
- Change Order Management
- Lender-Side Reporting
- Draw Reviews
- Interim Valuations
- Final Accounts
- Contract Compliance
- Procurement Practices
- Excel
Benefits
- RRSP Plan
- Benefits
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Professional Development Support
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Categories
- Construction
- Consulting
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Quantity Surveying
- Cost Consulting
- Cost Estimates
- Budgets
- Cost Plans
- Construction Management
- Drawing Analysis
- Specifications
- Tender Documents
- Project Cost Monitoring
- Progress Claims
- Change Orders
- Lender Reporting
- Draw Reviews
- Interim Valuations
- Final Accounts
- Contract Compliance
- Loan Conditions
- Procurement Practices
- Excel
- Cost Estimating Software
- CMHC Requirements
- CIQS
- MRICS
- Construction