Senior Cost Consultant

SENIOR COST CONSULTANT 2026 Job Description Title: Senior Cost Consultant – Estimating/Cost Planning/Quantity Surveying Location: Vancouver, BC Company Description At WT, we empower our clients to grow, inspiring confidence through our independent cost management and advisory services. Operating for over 75 years, our expertise spans the building, construction, and infrastructure sectors. We support our clients with an award-winning team of specialists in portfolio and program advisory, quantity surveying and cost management, commercial and financial advisory, carbon and sustainability, and asset and facilities management. With a global footprint covering Australia, New Zealand, Asia, India, Middle East, North America, Africa, the UK and Europe, our clients can tap into the collective thinking of over 2,000 of the best people in the industry, operating from over 70 offices. With a solid pipeline of work with local and international clients across North America, we are now seeking the applications from junior to senior experienced professionals to support the growth of our business. WT offers the opportunity to work on landmark projects and broaden your career. We are at the forefront of major development across all sectors: public-private partnerships, commercial, retail, residential, mixed use, educational, infrastructure and healthcare. We are committed to developing our people and we are rolling out learning and development programs focused on both technical and leadership development at all levels. Privately owned and operated, WT focuses on outcomes and longevity for our business and our clients alike. This role will suit someone who has an ability and willingness to work as a team or autonomously as the workload requires and a strong attention to detail. If you're keen to work on landmark projects and build your future career, then this could be a great opportunity for you to join an international cost consultancy at the forefront of Canada’s major construction & infrastructure projects. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain construction cost estimates/cost plans at all project design milestones from Feasibility Stage through to Construction Documents, with a focus on architectural and structural estimating. Conduct detailed cost analysis and provide accurate estimates for materials, labour, and other expenses. Prepare comprehensive cost estimates and budgets for projects including taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan/estimate. Advise clients on cost-saving measures and solutions. Evaluate and analyse project plans, specifications, and contracts. Collaborate with architects, engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to our project deliverables are met. Collaborate with subcontractor trades to update pricing and refine estimates. Conduct price benchmarking using market data, historical rates, and executed contract rates. Manage contracts and agreements with suppliers and contractors. Evaluate bid specifications, review plans, and formulate overall pricing and scheduling strategies. Prepare tender reconciliation documentation and presentations for clients. Lead and implement value management / value engineering reviews. Construction oversight, reporting and coordination. Document control, contract administration, and owner liaison Post-contract cost management including change order analysis, monthly cost reporting and payment certification. Build and foster relationships with new and existing clients. Ensure all deliverables are met to satisfy client expectations. Qualifications / Experience 7 plus years’ experience delivering architectural and structural pre-construction and post contract construction cost services. A recognized University Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field. Membership of Relevant Professional Organizations such as the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS); and/or The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is preferred. Ability to read and understand construction drawings and documents and identify any scope gaps when completing an estimate. A commitment to continuous professional development. A high level of commercial awareness and exceptional communication skills. Strong analytical capabilities and advanced organizational skills with a keen eye for detail. Proven experience in managing and successfully delivering quantity surveying mandates. Demonstrated first‑principles estimating experience. Strong drawing and specification interpretation. Advanced computer skills, particularly in Excel for database and spreadsheet development and maintenance. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Projects, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with estimating software and tools. Knowledge of and experience using CostX is an asset. Full Canadian working rights (Citizen, Permanent Resident or valid Work Permit). Additional Information Competitive base salary. 4 weeks’ vacation plus statutory holidays. Comprehensive medical and dental plan. Company pension plan with employer contributions. Monthly mobile phone allowance. Paid Professional Memberships (CIQS/RICS). How to apply Apply online now. Provide a detailed resume and covering letter including details recent / significant projects & achievements.

The role involves developing and maintaining construction cost estimates and plans across all project design milestones, focusing on architectural and structural estimating, and conducting detailed cost analysis for materials, labor, and expenses. Key duties also include advising clients on cost-saving measures, managing contracts, leading value engineering reviews, and handling post-contract cost management tasks like change order analysis and payment certification.

Candidates must possess over seven years of experience delivering architectural and structural pre-construction and post-contract construction cost services, holding a recognized University Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field. Essential qualifications include strong analytical capabilities, advanced organizational skills, proven first-principles estimating experience, and advanced computer skills, particularly in Excel.

• Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Pension Plan With Employer Contributions • Mobile Phone Allowance • Paid Professional Memberships

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Cost Estimating
• Cost Planning
• Quantity Surveying
• Cost Analysis
• Budgeting
• Cost Saving
• Contract Evaluation
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Price Benchmarking
• Contract Management
• Tender Reconciliation
• Value Engineering
• Construction Oversight
• Change Order Analysis
• Cost Reporting
• Client Relationship Management

• Construction
• Consulting
• Engineering
• Finance & Accounting

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine