Mechanical & Electrical (MEP) Cost Consultant | Cost ConsultancyPosted 2 days ago
Cost Consultancy
Leading cost consultancy operating within the P3, infrastructure and construction market
Our client is a leading Canadian cost consultancy and risk advisory firm operating within the P3, infrastructure and construction market. They have immediate openings for a Mechanical & Electrical Cost Consultant to join their growing teams across Canada.
The Mechanical/Electrical Cost Consultant will report to an Associate Director. To assist Associate Director within the department, taking responsibility for start to end service delivery. To ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective service.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
+5 years of relevant experience
A recognized university degree
Membership in relevant professional organizations
SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS:
Commissions are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently and on time
Service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment
Strong relationships are developed with clients and cross-functional team members
They work as an effective team member within the context of delivering a specific commission
General line management responsibilities are effectively discharged
Business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities, are identified
Margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts are tracked on all commissions
Key information and data is effectively shared and appropriately retained
Preparing Mechanical/Electrical Cost Management reports for all asset classes related to real estate throughout Canada
Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
Assisting in research related to construction market conditions throughout Canada, including analysis of official published data
Assisting Associate Director in developing new business opportunities with existing and new clients
Working with Associate Directors and Directors to construct proposals for new work or variations for existing projects
Attendance at Client and Business Development Events
Identifying opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates and products referring ideas to the appropriate line manager
Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each commission is inputted into internal databases and shared.
Process improvement – Identifying and acting upon ways to improve internal systems and processes referring ides to the appropriate line manager
Quality Control – Ensuring compliance with quality standards and participation in ISO audits
Preparing Construction Cost Estimate reports at all stages of design for commercial, institutional and residential projects throughout Canada
Managing estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan
Applying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project and where appropriate involving client’s specialist Value Management team
Post-contract cost management
Ensuring that cost analysis, cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively
Participating in Value engineering, LEED analysis and Life Cycle costing
Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
Leading a cost management team, ensuring that it delivers on all of the above accountabilities
Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates and products and hence improve the service provided to clients
Financial management – Utilizing the tools provided keep track of the ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission
Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively
Ensuring the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client
Value engineering and life cycle costing
Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed
Preparation / Quantification of Cost Plan Reports including Measurement of detailed quantities and unit pricing
Manage and mentor Junior and Intermediate Staff
Staff management – Inputting into the formal management of cost management team, to include 1st round recruitment interviews, input into resource management
Participate in Staff Performance Reviews
Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered.
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