Position Summary

TRITAN Group is working with an award-winning professional consultancy looking for a Director to join their Cost Management team in Toronto. Our client provides complete project solutions for real estate and infrastructure asset planning, development, operations, and transactions. This is a great opportunity to work on high-impact, engaging projects that support the health of the communities we work, live and play in.

Role And Responsibilities

• Actively leads high-profile projects while managing a team of 5-10 members.
• Prepare the quantification of materials and cost estimates per the CIQS Rules of Measurement using elemental format and, where required, divisional trade format.
• Prepare estimates of probable materials, labour and equipment costs for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings, and specifications.
• Attend periodic site inspections to assess the cost-to-complete and work-in-place for construction work.
• Provide proactive cost management advice 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 analyses 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 promote the business, cross-sell, build new contacts and enhance client relationships.

Qualifications

• Having 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of management and/or leadership experience.
• Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Construction Engineering or Project Management.
• Professional qualification obtained: PQS, MRICS, CIQS, and CEC designations
• 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 their impact on development proposals.
• Advanced construction industry knowledge - development, contracting, and consultant services.
• 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.
• 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.

Salary & Benefits

• $150,000 - $190,000 per year based on work experience and qualifications.
• Health, dental, life insurance and long-term disability benefits.
• RRSP matching program.
• 4 weeks' Vacation (20 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.