Senior Consultant, Cost Planning

Newmark
Vancouver, Canada

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 7+ years of cost planning experience in BC construction and leadership skills.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 7+ years of cost planning experience in BC commercial and institutional projects
    — “7+ years expertise in Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Construction, Project Management”
  • Professionals with CIQS PQS or RICS certification and a track record in client relationship management
    — “Have, or be working towards, CIQS Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), Construction Estimator Certified (CEC), or RICS Member (MRICS)”
  • Individuals skilled in managing complex projects and mentoring junior teams
    — “Lead, coach, and mentor team for workforce competency”

Things to consider

  • The role demands strong attention to detail for report quality and client delivery
    — “Conduct technical reviews and quality assurance of reports provided by others”
  • Candidates should be prepared for high-profile, complex projects with tight deadlines
    — “Prepare Class D to Class A estimates ... whilst meeting project deadlines”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with BC-specific building codes and contract conditions
    — “Expertise in BC Building Codes, and CCDC standard contract conditions”
  • Highlight your ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver accurate commercial reports
    — “Skilled in working independently and collaboratively on many tasks simultaneously”
  • Showcase your success in building client relationships and driving repeat business
    — “Manage new and existing client relationships to increase income through repeat business”
  • Demonstrate your familiarity with elemental and MasterFormat estimating methods
    — “Expertise in CIQS standard methods of measurement and estimating (elemental and MasterFormat/trade format)”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Delivering cost consulting services efficiently
  • Driving projects to completion
  • Building strong client relationships
Typical background
Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Sciences, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying

Skills & requirements

Required

Quantity SurveyingEstimatingProject ManagementCost ManagementTechnical CommunicationClient Relationship Management

Preferred

Business DevelopmentStrategic ThinkingAnalytical Skills

Stack & domain

Quantity SurveyingEstimatingConstructionProject ManagementCost Management ConsultingCIQS Standard Methods Of MeasurementBC Building CodesCCDC Standard Contract ConditionsMS Office SuiteAIBluebeamCostxComputer-based Measurement And Estimating SoftwareCommunicationLeadershipProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsBusiness AcumenStrategic ThinkingCIQS Professional Quantity Surveyor (pqs)Construction Estimator Certified (cec)RICS Member (mrics)DevelopmentReal EstateHealthcareGovernmentResidential

About the role

Original posting from Newmark

Newmark’s Project & Cost Management group needs a Senior Consultant to join the Cost Planning team in the Vancouver, BC office. The Director, Cost Planning will oversee your work with the team on various asset types and accounts. You will join and guide a team of consultants to deliver cost consulting services efficiently and drive projects to completion.  This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile, complex construction and development projects, ranging from mixed-use, commercial, offices, institutions, healthcare, government buildings and residential developments in BC and beyond.  You will work with clients, project managers, architects, engineers, owners and others to make sure project goals are met.

Conduct quantity surveying and cost planning activities on construction projects in British Columbia, with opportunities to support assignment across other Canadian and US marketsReview and interpret design documents to measure and quantify building elements, cost analysis, and apply appropriate pricing. Prepare Class D to Class A estimates (conceptual to detailed estimate stages), tender reviews, and change order reviews and other commercial deliverables, whilst meeting project deadlines.Utilize benchmarking data to analyze project estimates, including unit rates and costs for assets, facilities, and structures.Assess and apply appropriate level of detail to estimates given information provided.Conduct technical reviews and quality assurance of reports provided by others to ensure billable quality before client delivery.Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of cost and schedule data.Lead, coach, and mentor team for workforce competency, ensuring the team understands and follows Newmark policies.Manage client communications for projects as principal contact. Communicate with clients and handle issues quickly.Manage new and existing client relationships to increase income through repeat business and referrals. Manage and contribute to project meetings.Prepare fee proposals for client requests and RFPs.Provide accurate and timely internal billing memos to support client invoice creation and follow ups.

Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Sciences, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or similar subjects.Have, or be working towards, CIQS Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), Construction Estimator Certified (CEC), or RICS Member (MRICS).7+ years expertise in Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Construction, Project Management, or Construction Consulting, with a comprehensive understanding of the cost management consulting and advisory industry. Expertise in CIQS standard methods of measurement and estimating (elemental and MasterFormat/trade format), BC Building Codes, and CCDC standard contract conditions.Expertise in local / provincial construction practices and costs across commercial, institutional, multi-family residential, and public sector projects.Proficiency with MS Office suite, AI, Bluebeam, CostX, or other computer-based measurement and estimating software.Skilled in working independently and collaboratively on many tasks simultaneously.Strong, transparent communication abilities, including report writing and presentation of complex concepts for key audiences.Client-focused experience with a proactive approach to delivering quality outcomes and building strong relationships.Demonstrated strategic thinking, analytical skills, and business acumen, focusing on business development.

Source: Newmark careers

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