Company DescriptionApplication Deadline: February 23, 2026Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.Job DescriptionAt Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.Graduate Development Program (GDP)The GDP is a twenty-four month structured learning setting which will provide each graduate with the skills, training, and experience to be a successful consultant in their chosen field.Through the GDP, we will work with you to shape a development plan which is aligned to our technical and behavioural competency frameworks and supports your long-term career ambitions towards achieving professional designation with an industry body.



You will be provided with the support required to guide and mentor you through the scheme.The GDP is designed to be:a platform to enhance knowledge and gain first-hand experiencea training schedule to support and capture your learning and development needs and achievementsa learning tool document to track and report the development of your capabilities.We offer a varied scheme designed to develop, test, and hone the technical and behavioural skills required to pursue a successful career in the infrastructure sector. Whether you relish day-to-day challenges of project management, possess the precision and communication demands of project controls or appreciate the complexity of cost management, this program will provide you with exposure across a leading global consultancy.Cost managementCost management is vital in delivering the best value to our clients, maximising their return on investment. In your role you will support the Commission Manager by taking on responsibility for effectively delivering a wide range of tasks to the highest quality standards. Some of the key responsibilities include: estimating and producing cost plans, conducting cost checks and valuations, analysing the numbers for the final accounts and liaising with the client, contractors and designers.Project managementProject management reduces risk and helps clients deliver projects in a consistent and improved manner. Project managers are responsible for the day to day management of the various aspects of the project.



Some of the key responsibilities will be establishing effective processes and systems to be utilised throughout the project, producing project plans and preparing written project communication materials.QualificationsSome of the qualities we look for are:Strong communicatorCommitted to making a differenceQuality drivenExceeds expectationsTeam playerProblem solverCommercial thinkerPassion for the construction industryDesire to learn and grasp opportunitiesWe are looking for individuals to have a passion for the industry and be motivated by the work we do and the clients we work with.Eligibility criteria:A Degree or Diploma in a relevant degree is preferred, such as Construction Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), any other construction related degreesLess than 2 years of relevant work experience in constructionEligible to live and work in CanadaEligible candidates must be willing and able to be in attendance at our Ottawa office and to attend client offices around the Greater Ottawa Area as required. Travel outside of the area may also be required, flexibility to travel is desired but not mandatory.Please note: Applications for this role will close on February 23, 2026.Additional InformationThe base salary range for this full-time role is $65,000 - $70,000 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.What's in it for you...100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)Health spending

📌 2026 Graduate Development Program (Ottawa) - $65,000 - $70,000 A Year - No Experience Required
🏢 Turner & Townsend
📍 Ottawa