Senior Director Chartered Cost ManagementSalary: $200,000 or moreEmployment Type: PermanentAn exciting chance for a Chartered Cost Manager at Director or Senior Director level to join a respected PQS cost consultancy in Canada. This senior leadership role combines multi‐office oversight, full P&L accountability, significant client‐facing responsibilities and strategic growth within the Canadian and wider North American markets. Equity participation is available for a suitably experienced leader.The successful candidate will oversee cost management delivery on major public sector projects across Canada, including healthcare, education, government and institutional infrastructure, as well as selected commercial and residential programmes. They will provide leadership to teams based in Toronto and additional offices such as Ottawa, Vancouver and other key Canadian cities. Travel to support operations and clients across Canada and the USA will be required.ResponsibilitiesLead multiple offices and teams across Canada, ensuring high‐quality cost management service deliveryHold full P&L responsibility, including forecasting, budgeting, financial performance and business planningProvide client‐facing leadership on major public sector capital programmesDrive business development across Canada, supporting national growth and cross‐border opportunities in the USAMentor, develop and grow cost management teams, providing day‐to‐day leadership and guidanceOversee pre‐contract estimating, cost planning, procurement advice and cost reporting on major programmesReview and sign off on deliverables, including estimates, cost plans, tender documentation and fee proposalsImplement and maintain operational procedures, quality controls and performance standards across officesSupport recruitment,



training and professional development programmes for junior and intermediate staffPromote collaborative working practices, strong communication and an inclusive team environmentRepresent the consultancy in the market, strengthening client relationships and elevating brand presenceProvide strategic cost advice to owners, architects, engineers and public authorities on complex projectsDesired Skills and ExperienceStrong cost management/PQS experience, with leadership rolesKnowledge and ability to undertake work and supervise staff tasks that fully comply with Canadian construction standards and proceduresPublic sector project experience essential (healthcare, education, government or institutional)Strong track record delivering large, complex capital programmesDemonstrated client‐facing capability with excellent interpersonal and communication skillsProven ability to manage multi‐office teams and deliver growth in a consultancy environmentStrong commercial acumen with experience handling P&L and business performancePre‐contract estimating and cost planning expertiseExperience mentoring and developing junior staff; committed to in‐office leadership when requiredWillingness to travel within Canada and the USA to support clients and internal teamsDesire to progress into an equity position within a growing consultancyQualifications / Educational RequirementsDegree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Project Management or similarPQS designation required / MRICS is expectedFurther leadership or business training is considered advantageousBenefitsEquity participation is available for the right candidateDiscretionary bonus schemeHybrid working with the potential to increase office attendance for mentoring activitiesComprehensive health and dental benefitsRRSP matchingRelocation assistance may be availableGenerous vacation and additional leave provisionsSteve Thomas is our specialist consultant managing this position.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Director Chartered Cost Management - $200,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Maxim Recruitment
📍 Toronto