Director, Cost Management

Toronto

$200-230k + bonus

Infrastructure & Real Estate consultancy

MPA has been retained by a leader in the real estate and infrastructure consultancy space to recruit a Director, Cost Management to join their team in Toronto.

This organization is an award-winning professional consultancy providing complete project solutions in real estate and infrastructure asset planning, development, operations, and transactions. With a portfolio of projects valued at over $100B, their experience spans across industries, sectors, and continents.

What You Get To Do:

• Actively leads high-profile projects while managing a team of 5-10 members.
• Prepare the quantification of materials using  measurement software to prepare cost estimates in accordance with the CIQS Rules of Measurement, elemental format, and where required, divisional trade format.
• Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings, and specifications.
• Attend periodic site inspections as needed, to assess the cost-to-complete and work-in-place for construction work.
• Provide pro-active cost management advise and ensure the Clients understand the content of our reports.
• 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.
• Prepare technical components and fees for proposals.
• Accountable for coordinating workload and team resources with the support of the Director.
• Coordinates and assists in recruiting training, coaching and empowering team members.
• Conducts the review and evaluation of annual reviews with designated team members.
• Collaborates regularly with department Directors to develop strategies, manage and monitor the annual budget and evaluate and adjust internal processes and procedures.
• Networks regularly promoting the business, cross-selling and building new contacts and enhancing client relationships.

What You'll Have:

• Having 10-12+ 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.
• Professional qualification obtained: PQS and/or MRICS.
• Minimum of 5 years of management and/or leadership experience.
• Participation on Professional Boards is considered an asset.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Cost X, Planswift or relevant estimating software.
• Advanced knowledge of specialist consultant reports and impact on development proposals.
• Advanced knowledge of the construction industry - development, contracting, and consultant services.
• Lead, motivate and collaborate with all team members.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills combined with sound judgment and initiative.
• Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels and naturally responsive to internal and external stakeholder requests.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail to produce quality work.
• Strong time management skills and meets or exceeds deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a high degree of integrity, honesty and ethics.
• Strong communication skills – verbal, reporting writing & presentation.
• Eligible to work in Canada or pursuing a work permit.

Base: $190-220k per year based on work experience and qualifications. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and/or performance pay increase, based on performance.

Compensation Package

• Health, dental, life insurance and long-term disability benefits.
• RRSP matching program.
• Minimum 20 paid vacation days per year.
• 10 days of paid sick days per year.
• Discretionary bonuses and annual increments.
• Financial support towards annual professional membership dues and to obtain new designations.