Job Category
Cost Management Consulting
Pay Grade Range
$37,950.00 - $88,550.00
Disclaimer: The base salary range represents the low and high end of Altus Group’s “Pay Grade Range” for this position in the primary work location. Actual hiring salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to work experience, and geographic market data for the role. The Pay Grade Range listed above does not reflect Altus Group’s total compensation for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus, flexible work arrangements, and region-specific benefits.
Unlock your Altus Experience!
If you’re looking to advance your career in data analytics, expertise, and technology for the rapidly growing global CRE market, there’s no better place than Altus Group. At Altus, our work is purposeful. Every day, our employees drive impact, innovate, and shape the global commercial real estate (CRE) and PropTech industry.
Our people-centric culture empowers you to deliver in a high trust, high performance culture, surrounded by an inclusive team that’s collaborating to modernize our industry. We invest in our people with training and growth opportunities designed to propel you further in your career while providing a flexible and progressive workplace that reflects our values and teams.
The Opportunity
Altus Group has an immediate opening for a Cost Analyst within our Infrastructure team in Toronto. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in the end-to-end contract administration process for high-profile, complex construction projects from mixed-use, commercial, offices, institutional and residential projects, as well as public projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide data and input for cost, project monitoring, and management reports to support Cost Consultants and Project Managers.
- Track and coordinate information to ensure contract deliverables are met and maintain project documentation and records.
- Analyze contractor and project costs for claims, payment certification, and accurate cost allocation.
- Assist in negotiating costs and managing the change order process during design and construction phases.
- Monitor cost trends to aid in stakeholder decision-making and input data for change order administration.
- Participate in design, management, and construction meetings, presenting reports to clients and owners.
- Conduct field reviews, site visits, and off-site facility inspections to track construction progress and material payments.
- Facilitate communication between contractors, consultants, and clients, proactively addressing project issues.
- Coordinate information between design teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure timely information exchange.
- Maintain cost databases for estimates by analyzing industry trends and collaborating with other business units.
Key Requirements
- 1-2 years of practical experience in construction contracting, surveying, estimating, or real estate consulting environment.
- Diploma in Accounting, Business, Architectural, Project Management, Construction or Civil Technology, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Science or in a related field is advantageous
- Experience working at a consulting firm (billable environment) is an asset
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with executive level internal and external clients
- Organizational and detailed-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage differing needs of the business
- Demonstrates proficiency in the use and application of all project management technology as required for assigned projects
- Demonstrates skill with cost databases, Microsoft Excel and Word
What Altus Group Offers
- Rewarding performance: We are pleased to be able to provide employees competitive compensation, incentive and bonus plans, and a total rewards package that prioritizes their mental, physical and overall financial health.
- Growth and development: As a destination for top industry talent, we’re investing in you to meet the evolving needs of our clients and deliver on your professional goals. Our Altus Intelligence Academy offers over 150,000 hours of learning materials catering to diverse stages of an employee’s career journey.
- Flexible work model: We’re modernizing our employee programs to reflect the new world of work. Our Activity-Based Work model provides you with flexibility to align your work location to the work being performed - office for connecting and collaborating, and remote for focused work.
Altus Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We provide an atmosphere free from barriers to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage equal opportunities for all employees. We’re seeking candidates with diverse experiences and provide accessible candidate experiences throughout the selection process. If you need accommodation, please contact us at accessibility@altusgroup.com or +1 888 692 7487.
We appreciate all applicants who take the time to apply to Altus Group. Please note that only those who are selected to move forward in the process will be contacted. Thank you.