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.
