Careers

ConEcon is Growing

At ConEcon we strive to provide our team with opportunities to grow and be proud of the work they do. We are always looking for great people and if a relevant position is not available at present, we would be happy to receive your resume to keep on file for the future.

Associate Cost Consultant

RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT ARE TO:
  • 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
SPECIFICALLY, WE’RE LOOKING FOR A LEADER WITH A STRONG BACKGROUND WHO CAN:
  • 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
QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES BEHAVIOURS, AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
  • 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

THE CANDIDATE WILL PRIMARILY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
  • Support the Company’s Project Loan Monitoring Program
  • Support the Company’s Cost Consulting Program
  • Support the Consultant Professional Quantity Surveying services
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • 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
WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EMERGING LEADER WITH A WINNING ATTITUDE AND STRONG BACKGROUND WHO CAN:
  • 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
QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES BEHAVIOURS, AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
  • 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

CONTACT

Find out more about how we can help your project succeed.