Graduate Cost Advisory Consultant

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

A rup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

At Arup, our Cost and Risk Advisory team partners with clients to deliver strategic guidance across a broad range of sectors, including transportation, energy, water, science and technology, climate resilience, and urban planning. We focus on cost and risk, using decision-making tools that promote transparency and support clients in making informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

The chance

- Aid in the consultation with a variety of stakeholders (e.g. developers, government agencies, financiers, design professionals, etc.) on the delivery of different types of infrastructure projects (e.g. rail, airports, highways, bridges, energy, parks, data centers, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, resilience improvements, etc.).
- Collaborate with design professionals, project stakeholders, and other relevant parties to understand the scope and impact of proposed infrastructure projects.
- Request,handleand review relevant project data, studies, plans, and contextual issues.
- Prepare various analyses such as construction cost estimates, schedules, risk models, constructability assessments, financial models, life cycle cost assessments,



and optioneering exercises for a variety of infrastructure projects. Key software for conducting these analyses include Microsoft Excel, @Risk, and Primavera.
- Develop high-level and detailed construction cost estimates based on industry best practice using both top-down (e.g.benchmarking) andbottoms-up (e.g.detailed unit rate development) methodologies.
- Read, analyze, and perform quantity take-offs of design documents, drawings, and blueprints.
- Collaborate with design professionals to find opportunities and inefficiencies within an infrastructure project, evaluatingdifferent designand constructionoptionsand developing a variety of solutions.
- Conduct outreach with the construction industry to gather information relevant for projects and research (e.g.pricing information, market assessments); understanding complex methods for building projects such as bridges, tunnels, highways, and tall buildings.
- Monitor local, regional, and global market trends to understand their impact on the delivery of infrastructure projects (e.g.construction cost trends for labor / material / equipment, supply chain, macroeconomic conditions, etc.).
- Prepare analyses, draw evidence-based conclusions, and make recommendations.
- Participate in client engagements ranging from meetings, presentations, workshops, etc.




- Develop reports and presentations to meet clients’ needs and goals.

Is this role right for you?

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Economics, Business or Finance, orsimilar withcoursework in Engineering, Economics, Business and/or applied math/sciences.
- Strong interest in the built environment andinfrastructureproject development / delivery and/or operations.
- Passion for working on projects that incorporate sustainability, resilience, and equity.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills crucial for team-basedworking.
- Strong quantitative skills.
- Strong organization skills.
- Ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned tasks and produce exceptional quality work.
- Analytical mindset and/or strategic thinker.
- Open and willing to learn.
- Proficient in Microsoft Officesuite, especially Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of French isrequiredfor positions permanentlylocatedin Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues, clients,partnersand suppliers inQuebecas necessary.
- Bilingualin French and Englishpreferred
- Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally preferred
- Proficiencyin a technical or consulting area derived from professional experience (e.g.design, construction, development, owner/public sector, technical consulting, investment banking, management consulting, or infrastructure type (rail, airport, bridge, highway, energy, etc.) preferred
- Familiarity with project management tools and techniques preferred
- Effective presentation skills for a variety of audiences preferred
- Out-of-the-box innovative thinking preferred

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📌 Graduate Cost Advisory Consultant (Toronto)
🏢 Arup
📍 Toronto