Cost Consultant (Construction Project Monitoring)

Location: Downtown Montréal office, Canada; positions are also listed in Toronto, Canada. Monthly construction-site visits are required. The flexible work model combines office collaboration with remote work for focused tasks.

Salary: CAD 60,000–75,000 per year, excluding bonuses, equity, benefits, and other incentives.

Company

hirify.global provides commercial real estate consulting, data, tools, and technology through its Cost Consulting & Project Management division.

What you will do

• Review project documentation, construction contracts, budgets, commitments, incurred costs, and independent cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Visit construction sites monthly to review contractor and subcontractor progress claims.
• Monitor development schedules, approvals, compliance documentation, projected revenues, and project completion through mortgage repayment.
• Prepare lender reports, cash flow projections, preliminary advance reports, and payment certifications.
• Review contracts and negotiate change orders to reduce completion risks.
• Act as an independent interface between lenders and developers while confirming borrower equity contributions and insured deposit advances.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, civil or structural engineering, building science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of related experience in loan monitoring and project monitoring.
• Strong understanding of RICS Project Monitoring guidelines and standards.
• Intermediate understanding of construction estimates and development schedules, with in-depth construction industry knowledge.
• Working knowledge of the Provincial Lien Act, CIQS standard method of measurement, and CCDC standard contract conditions.
• Strong communication and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and coach junior staff.

Nice to have

• Working toward LEED, RICS/PQS, and/or AEECQ certification.

Culture & Benefits

• High-trust, high-performance culture focused on collective success and inclusive collaboration.
• Competitive compensation, incentive and bonus plans, and a total rewards package supporting mental, physical, and financial well-being.
• Professional learning through the Altus Intelligence Academy, with more than 150,000 hours of learning content.
• Flexible activity-based work model combining office and remote work according to business needs.
• Accessible candidate experience and an inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.