Analyst, Cost Planning

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs from drawings, specifications, and other project documents.
• Develop conceptual, pre-construction, and detailed cost estimates.
• Analyze project plans and specifications to determine labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify project risks and opportunities affecting project costs.
• Monitor project budgets and track costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare cost plans, cash flow forecasts, project schedules and budget reports.
• Evaluate change orders and variations.
• Assist in value engineering exercises to optimize project costs.
• Review and validate contractor and subcontractor payment applications.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, architects, and clients.
• Attend project meetings and provide commercial input.
• Prepare project cost reports and executive summaries.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners to prepare, write and issue reports
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and industry standards.
• Key Qualifications:
• Bachelor or technology degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, building science or a related field.
• Professional accreditation or working towards membership such as PQS, ECCQ, RICS.
• Experience in construction estimating, quantity surveying, or cost management.
• Strong knowledge of CIQS standard method of measurement, both elemental and trade, provincial lien acts, and CCDC standard contract conditions
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and industry practices.
• Strong quantity take-off and estimating skills.
• Understanding of construction contracts and procurement processes.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with an estimating software (such as CostX, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, Planswift, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French.