Associate, Cost Planning (Construction)

TL;DR

Associate, Cost Planning (Construction): Managing loan monitoring and cost planning for development projects with an accent on budget tracking and risk identification. Focus on verifying contracts, forecasting cost-to-complete estimates, and ensuring compliance with Provincial Lien Acts.

Location: Hybrid in Toronto or Montreal, Canada

Salary: $95,000 - $125,000

Company

hirify.global is a global professional services firm providing commercial real estate data, analytics, and advisory services.

What you will do

• Visit construction sites monthly to review contractor and subcontractor progress claims.
• Establish and track project budgets, including cost-to-date and independent cost-to-complete estimates.
• Deliver pre-development services to establish project feasibility and identify potential risks.
• Review development schedules and construction contracts to minimize project completion risks.
• Prepare and submit detailed monthly reporting and payment certifications to lenders.
• Negotiate change orders with contractors in accordance with agreed contract terms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil/Structural Engineering, Building Science, or a related field.
• 4-6+ years of related experience in loan monitoring and project monitoring.
• Strong understanding of RICS Project Monitoring guidelines and standards.
• Knowledge of the Provincial Lien Act and CIQS standard method of measurement.
• Strong understanding of standard contract conditions (CCDC).
• Must be based in Toronto, Ontario or Montreal, Quebec.

Nice to have

• Working towards LEED or RICS/PQS certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with incentive and bonus plans.
• Comprehensive total rewards package prioritizing mental, physical, and financial well-being.
• Professional growth via the Altus Intelligence Academy with over 150,000 hours of content.
• Flexible Activity-Based Work model combining office collaboration and remote focus.
• High-trust, high-performance culture promoting inclusivity and accessibility.