Associate Director

Newmark is looking for an Associate Director to join our Toronto office's Project & Cost Management Team. Reporting to the Senior Director or Higher, you will work with the management team on various asset types and accounts. Your role involves providing guidance to a team of consultants to deliver cost consulting services efficiently. This includes client delivery, revenue management, business development, offering technical expertise, and leading the consultant team.

Responsibilities

• Act as the last reviewer and approver before issuance of reports to clients, ensuring that they are accurate and meet standards.

• Work with Sr. Management to establish accountability measures, monitor performance against targets and determine any corrective action that may be required; provide input to the strategic plan and develop action plans aligned to the overall strategy   

• Read, understand, and interpret construction drawings and specifications at an advanced level

• Review and provide guidance on measurement for junior members of the team

• Solid understanding of construction methodology and technology

• Extensive knowledge of the construction market & pricing

• Ability to prepare and complete both divisional (trade)/ CIQS elemental take-offs based on all levels of design documents from Class D to Class A.

• Fundamental understanding of Mechanical & Electrical systems

• Advanced understanding of factors influencing construction costs and applying that knowledge in the production of estimates or change order review.

• Preparation/analysis of detailed general condition breakdowns, including an understanding of the logistics and high-level schedule duration calculations

• Change order analysis – full cycle from interpretation, take-off, pricing and negotiation with trades

• Reconciliation of estimate with tenders, owner’s budgets and/or contractor’s estimates

• Ability to maximize the use of appropriate software and technology and teach others how to do the same such as CostX, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.

• Develop and build long-term client relationships which result in repeat business, referrals and service expansion including up-selling & cross-selling across other Business Units within Newmark.

• Lead the assessment of client requirements, conduct project reviews and deal with issues efficiently and effectively.

• Preparation of proposals including fee calculations for approval (where required)

• Work with Management to support the implementation of strategies which contribute to revenue generation, profitability and growth of the Business Unit – locally and nationally.

• Lead the implementation of approved business plans and act as Champion for these initiatives within the team.

• Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, mentoring and support to direct reports and members of the Ontario Cost Planning team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Science or in a related field

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a commercial real estate Industry, Minimum 5 years within GTA Market, with a multi-dimensional understanding of the real estate consulting and advisory industry and a focus on Highrise Cost Estimating. 

• Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) or Member RICS (MRICS) is required, LEED accreditation is an asset

• Demonstrate an understanding of developing bottom-up estimates and Full and deep understanding of Cost Planning services

• Show experience in dealing with developers and clients, advising on building efficiencies and providing key market insight to building design, functionality, and scope.
• Self-motivated with a high degree of integrity, honesty and work ethics
• Proven strategic thinking, analytical skills, and strong business acumen, with a focus on business development.

• Client-focused professional with strong attention to detail, consistently delivering high-quality work and exceptional service. 

• Proactive and results-oriented, continuously identifying process improvements while effectively managing priorities and meeting deadlines.