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Senior Specialist - Cost Estimating and Business Planning (Closed)

Job Highlights

City Toronto

Type Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

• Provide expert cost estimating inputs, advice and lead the escalation & scaling of existing estimates cross functionally. Compare and evaluate long term estimates prepared at different points in time. Analyze and explain variances for cost escalations work timing, volumes, and waste streams.
• Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings, and specifications.
• Liaise, consult, and communicate with engineers; architects, owners, contractors, sub-contractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Manage cost estimate inputs; obtain, manage, document and archive input data including Single Points of Contact (SPOC) input, escalation rates, labour rates and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Advise and provide guidance to management on estimate SPOCs in accordance with the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) best practice.
• Support the development of annual business plan to ensure both strategic and quantitative consistency with the long-term strategy is detailed in the life cycle estimate.
• Benchmark components of the existing estimate where applicable. Review and assess engineering and construction cost estimates submitted by others.
• Compile cost estimate reports and summarize data for internal and external stakeholders. Co-ordinate periodic reviews of existing estimate components and assumptions.
• Develop and maintain a milestone schedule for production and publication of the life cycle estimate. Assist with the development and implementation of all governance related to the life cycle estimate.
• Work cross-functionally to oversee and conduct due diligence on the consolidation of the life cycle estimate inputs and workplans from key business functions. Ensure the life cycle aligns with the business plan and organizational objectives, both strategically and quantitatively.
• Assist with the maintenance of reporting structures and cost breakdown in the ERP system, including detailed cost management of various programs and project areas. Support the identification of opportunities for improvements within the ERP system.
• Support the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process within the organization that is integrated into the organization’s business planning processes and provides the organization with the necessary parameters to identify, assess, evaluate, and manage its risks.
• Develop operating metrics and reports to advance strategic planning, operational decision-making, continuous improvement, and learning.
• Monitor results from the various Lines of Business, to assess their performance against the Lifecycle Plan.
• Develop and implement Business unit standards, procedures, and processes for estimating work.
• Provide analytical and strategic support when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About You

• Master’s in business administration (MBA) and/or Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation an asset.
• Knowledge of computer science for utilizing computer applications software to estimating.
• Knowledge of technical writing for the preparation, editing and presentation of standards, procedures, manuals, reports, etc.
• Experience to visualize entire projects at the conceptual stage and an understanding of technology, plant components and systems.
• Experience at a specialist level to understanding the estimating project control systems.
• Experience to become familiar with engineering and construction management concepts, methods, and techniques.
• Experience with project design, construction, rehabilitation, and modifications to appreciate the spectrum of work situations surrounding major projects and in particular to generating facilities.
• Experience to become familiar with the utilization and application of computer software programs.Proven experience in writing reports and procedures. Communication and interpersonal skills, to work effectively on committees or in team settings.
• 8 years relevant experience in cost estimating, engineering principles and design theory, construction management concepts, methods and techniques, financial planning & analysis, project design, construction and / or business consulting.
• Broad knowledge of a project oriented or public sector business is valuable. Strong analytical skills with multivariable analysis (economy, politics, public sector, etc.)
• Strong financial skills, understanding of profit & loss (P&L), balance sheet and project costing is valuable.
• Working knowledge of Estimating tools is an advantage.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint skills necessary.
• Experience in project or management consulting an asset.

Salary
$130000/year

How to Apply
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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.