Associate Cost Consultant

Role Details

Collaborate with Directors to ensure that the clients’ needs and project deadlines are being met
Take a more active role in mentoring and reviewing work of Junior members
Certify that reports and work prepared by the Associate are exemplar and free of errors
Identify opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates and products
Attend relevant networking events and other promotional opportunities
Demonstrate a full technical understanding of construction estimating
Prepare, co-ordinate & deliver estimates (on schedule & within fees)
Work with Management to support the implementation of existing and new business strategies (i.e. when a new reporting format is introduced, Associate will do their best to become an expert and act as a resource for other junior team members/actively offering guidance)
Maximize the use of appropriate software and technology and teach others how to do the same such as WinEst, PDF Xchange Editor, and Microsoft Office

Identify, analyze, and quantify risks on projects
Collaborate with leadership and positively impact the team and overall organization
Utilize previous experience to support ConEcon’s current and future achievements goals
Implement and continuously improve processes

RICS, MRICS, CEC, PQS, Quantity Surveyor designation, and/or equivalent experience education
Minimum 5 years of loan monitoring and/or commensurate experience
Minimum 5 years of lender services, and supporting junior professionals
Previous accomplishments in managing projects people and teams
In depth knowledge of construction industry and methodology
Excellent budgeting and cost control abilities
Effective problem solving, analytical and decision-making abilities
Excellent attention to detail and strong ability to work under pressure
Excellent verbal, written, and technical communication skills
Flexible team partner who exercises strong positive judgement
A valid BC Driver’s License and vehicle is mandatory

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to info@conecon.ca

Cost Consultant

Role Details

Assist with measurement of areas and help prepare project statistics sheets
Conduct construction site inspections, record notes and take photos of work in progress
Assist and prepare site inspection reports
Assist and review and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Assist and review client’s construction budget in terms with the scope of work
Assist and review soft cost budgets in terms with supporting documentation
Assist and review timeline for project approvals and construction schedule
Assist and prepare budget review reports
Assist and review clients and contractor’s progress claims and reports
Assist and prepare progress claim reports
Assist with loan advance recommendations with Lender’s instructions loan agreement
Assist and support Senior Project Monitor in all work activities
Additional and other duties as assigned

Identify, analyze, and quantify risks on projects
Collaborate with leadership and positively impact the team and overall organization
Utilize previous experience to support ConEcon’s current and future achievements goals
Implement and continuously improve processes

Recent graduate or in final year in an Architectural, Building & Engineering Technology or Construction Estimating program
Pursuit for PEng, CEC, PQS, Quantity Surveyor designation, and/or equivalent education
Current member or willing to become a member of Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) and provincial affiliate, CIQS-BC.
Preferred experience with a general contractor or Quantity Surveying firm
Preferred knowledge of construction industry and methodology
Preferred knowledge in budgeting and cost control abilities
Effective problem solving, analytical and decision-making abilities
Excellent attention to detail and strong ability to work under pressure
Excellent verbal, written, and technical communication skills
Flexible team partner who exercises strong positive judgement
Driven, ambitious, must have willingness and a desire to build an exciting and rewarding career with like-minded self-starters
A valid BC Driver’s License and vehicle is mandatory (or sufficient evidence of acquisition of both in the near future – maximum three (3) months)

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to info@conecon.ca