Cost controller Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

Construction and infrastructure projects involve highly complex contracts that govern scope, schedule, cost, and terms & conditions. Effective commercial management combines technical, contractual, and strategic expertise to ensure fairness, mitigate risks, resolve disputes, and support successful project delivery.

Lakeland Consulting, a CIMA+ company, has earned a strong reputation across Canada, being recognized for its Commercial Management expertise in the construction industry. Lakeland Consulting supports projects from early planning through to completion, helping clients achieve successful outcomes at every stage. The team brings extensive experience and a diverse set of skills in project development, procurement advise, cost control, scheduling, risk and contract management. The company also provides dispute resolution and expert advisory services to all types of clients. Most importantly, the company is actively giving back and supporting the construction industry with knowledge sharing initiatives from its Knowledge & Resolution Hub in Oakville, Ontario where industry leaders come together to share experiences, pass on insights, and collaborate on change.

The Quantity Surveyor / Cost Estimator supports the successful delivery of large-scale building, rail and transit infrastructure projects under all types of contract delivery models, including Progressive Design Build and Alliance frameworks. This role is responsible for developing, validating, and managing project cost estimates throughout various design stages ensuring alignment with project objectives, delivery model, and market conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the transit development programs under Target Price and Alliance contracting frameworks
• Collaborate with the Alliance Partners and multidisciplinary teams to develop and review target price estimates, schedules, and project risk profiles.
• Prepare comprehensive Basis of Estimate (BoE) documentation, benchmarks, and pricing validations to ensure fair and reasonable pricing
• Develop all Classes of estimates for building, rail and transit infrastructure projects, including:
• Building projects
• Track and guideway
• Station & Platforms
• Systems
• Utilities
• Civil works including landscaping, and signage.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost build-ups
• Maintain organized and accurate project files, cost records, and estimate documentation
• Monitor and analyze market conditions, including labour rates, material pricing, and productivity trends within the rail/transit sector
• Prepare clear and concise estimate summaries and presentations for senior leadership and project stakeholder approval
• Review and challenge contractor and consultant estimates, schedules, and risk profiles for:
  • Scope definition, Accuracy and Completeness
  • Alignment with project delivery model methodologies
• Attend and contribute to project meetings as required

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or related field
• Proven experience in cost estimation and cost management for infrastructure or transit projects
• Strong understanding of Progressive Design-Build, Alliance, or Target Price contracting models
• Experience working on large-scale rail or transit projects is highly preferred
• Proficiency in cost estimating tools and spreadsheets (e.g., Excel-based models, and 3D take off)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills

Additional Information

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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