DevOur client is a leading Canadian cost consultancy and risk advisory firm operating within the P3, infrastructure and construction market. They have immediate openings for a Mechanical & Electrical (MEP) Cost Consultant to join their growing teams across Canada. Salary $130,000-$180,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

The Mechanical/Electrical Cost Consultant will report to an Associate Director. To assist Associate Director within the department, taking responsibility for start to end service delivery. To ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective service.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE of MEP Cost Consultant

+5 years of relevant experience

A recognized university degree

Membership in relevant professional organizations

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS of MEP Cost Consultant

Commissions are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently and on time

Service delivery on commissions is in line with the conditions of appointment

Develop strong relationships with clients and cross-functional team members

They work as an effective team member within the context of delivering a specific commission

General line management responsibilities are effectively discharged

Identify business development opportunities with existing and recent clients, including cross-selling opportunities

Track margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts on all commissions

Key elements

Preparing Mechanical/Electrical Cost Management reports for all asset classes related to real estate throughout Canada





Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages

Assisting in research related to construction market conditions throughout Canada, including analysis of official published data

Assisting Associate Director in developing new business opportunities with existing and new clients

Working with Associate Directors and Directors to construct proposals for new work or variations for existing projects

Attendance at Client and Business Development Events

Identifying opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates and products referring ideas to the appropriate line manager

Knowledge management – Input key information and learning generated from each commission

Process improvement – Identifying and acting upon ways to improve internal systems and processes referring ides to the appropriate line manager

Quality Control – Ensuring compliance with quality standards and participation in ISO audits

Preparing Construction Cost Estimate reports at all stages of design for commercial, institutional and residential projects throughout Canada

Managing estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan





Applying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project and where appropriate involving client’s specialist Value Management team

Post-contract cost management

Manage cost analysis, cost checking and valuation work effectively

Participating in Value engineering, LEED analysis and Life Cycle costing

Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages

Leading a cost management team, ensuring that it delivers on all of the above accountabilities

Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates and products and hence improve the service provided to clients

Financial management – Utilizing the tools provided keep track of the ongoing margin levels and monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission

Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes effectively

Produce monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client

Value engineering and life cycle costing

Negotiate and agree final accounts

Preparation / Quantification of Cost Plan Reports including Measurement of detailed quantities and unit pricing

Manage and mentor Junior and Intermediate Staff

Staff management – Inputting into the formal management of cost management team, to include 1st round recruitment interviews, input into resource management

Participate in Staff Performance Reviews

Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered.

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