Opportunity: 

The Pederson Group has partnered with Postma Consulting to search for a Cost Consultant! 

Founded in 1996, Postma Consulting is a go-to full-service cost consulting firm with expertise in financing, real estate, loan monitoring, estimating, life cycle costing and project management. Postma serves a variety of clients across the Western Provinces as well as Ontario, Nunavut, and the Maritimes, including banks and lending organizations, project owners, property developers, architectural firms, insurance corporations, asset management companies, and federal and provincial government authorities. Their team brings over 185 years of combined construction and estimating experience to their projects, which has made them a well-known and highly sought-after cost consulting firm in Canada. 

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Cost Consultant will be responsible for completing class D, B, C, and A estimates. The Cost Consultant will also assist the Senior Cost Consultant and Senior Project Monitor in completing site inspections, evaluating contractors’ progress claims and reviewing relevant loan documentation to ensure the requirements of the loan agreement are being met.

Responsibilities:

Estimating:

• Review project documents and determine the scope of work.
• Set up and complete estimating in the required format.
• Develop preliminary construction schedules to determine project durations.
• Complete detailed quantification of building elements based on drawings and specifications.
• Assist in the development of assembly pricing for use in the final estimate.
• Review completed estimates for completeness and complete quality assurance checks. 

Project Monitoring:

• Prepare Loan Monitoring reports.

• Perform site inspections and documentation, including photographs and related loan schedules.

• Complete initial project reviews and reference current market conditions and data.

• Collaborate with management, validate and track project budget, analyze costs to date and cost to complete to determine validity.

• Ensure the processing of payment certification under construction contracts in compliance with the appropriate lien legislation.

• Assist in the negotiation of change orders if required by the client.

• Use data gathered through project monitoring activities to expand the cost database for future reference.

Processes and Documentation:

• Assist in the development of process documentation that encompasses the scope of work.

• Collaborate with peers to develop comprehensive documents.

• Review and update as required.

Stakeholder Relations:

• Manage relationships with stakeholders to keep abreast of project updates and milestones.

• Communicate any updates and/or concerns internally to ensure the project remains on time and within budget.

Experience and Qualifications: 

• Minimum 5 years of construction related experience, including estimating and site experience, will be considered an asset.

• Post-secondary education in construction management, quantity surveying, civil/structural engineering, building science or another related field is required.

• Demonstrated understanding of the construction industry, including development, contracting and consulting sectors.

• Previous experience with CIQS standard method of measurement and Uniformat is considered an asset.

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, with an understanding of OST or other on-screen estimating software.

• The successful candidate will be working towards their PQS or CEC designation.

What The Company Offers You:

• Be part of a positive, progressive, and family-oriented workplace that is at the forefront of a fast-evolving consulting business. 

• Competitive salary with a potential annual bonus. 

• Comprehensive benefits package. 

• Strong commitment to safety in the workplace. 

• Career progression opportunities for PQS, CEC and other relevant certifications. 

Apply or Learn More: 

Interested in this opportunity? Apply now by submitting your application above. 

To learn more about the opportunity, contact Justis Pederson at + 1 204-414-0754 or [email protected]! 

We are looking forward to hearing from you!