Altus Group is seeking a Cost Analyst, Mechanical within their Cost Consulting & Project Management division in Calgary. The role involves providing technical support for cost consulting services and managing client relationships while performing mechanical takeoffs and cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of cost estimates at various stages of the design process, from conceptual design to pre-tender stage for new and existing clients
• Inspect and assess mechanical elements throughout various building and infrastructure projects, along with full trade and elemental take-off’s
• Performing mechanical takeoffs using assorted means and methods
• Collaborate with various internal/external partners to obtain the necessary information to prepare reports
• Assist with Lifecycle Analysis (cost estimate, current condition, remaining life, maintenance cost, etc.)
• Maintaining ongoing client communication and resolving issues as required. Escalating issues to the next level of management as required
• Managing client relationships in a manner that leads to contract renewal, referrals and service expansion including up-sells and cross-sells

Skills

• 1-2+ years of related experience in mechanical cost consulting/estimating
• An understanding of Mechanical and Plumbing systems and how they work in various types of buildings
• Excellent communication skills – interpersonal, written & presentation. Self-motivated with a high degree of integrity, honesty and ethics
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word, and on-screen take-off
• Understanding of the construction industry - development, contracting & consultant services
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Technologist or trade related experience would be an asset
• Utilization of CIQS standard method of measurement – elemental/trade, Uniformat, working towards PQS and / or MRICS designation is an asset

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, incentive and bonus plans, and a total rewards package prioritizing mental, physical, and financial well-being.
• We invest in your professional learning. Our Altus Intelligence Academy offers over 150,000 hours of learning content.
• Our Activity-Based Work model provides flexibility to align your work location to the needs of the work — use the office for collaboration and remote work for focused tasks.

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