Associate Director, Cost Planning (Engineering)

TL;DR

Associate Director, Cost Planning (Engineering): Providing comprehensive cost consulting services for commercial real estate assets with an accent on construction estimation and change order review. Focus on leading consultant teams, driving revenue growth, and managing high-level client relationships.

Location: Hybrid in Toronto or Montreal, Canada

Salary: $110,000 – $140,000

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in commercial real estate (CRE) advisory and data services.

What you will do

• Deliver a full range of cost consulting services, including construction estimation, cost planning, and change order review.
• Interpret complex construction drawings and specifications to provide technical guidance and measurement reviews.
• Perform full-cycle change order analysis, including interpretation, pricing, and negotiation with trades.
• Lead, coach, and mentor the Ontario Cost Planning team and direct reports to ensure efficient delivery.
• Develop long-term client relationships to expand services and drive repeat business and referrals.
• Prepare project proposals and fee calculations to support business unit profitability and growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of leadership experience in commercial real estate or a related advisory industry.
• Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) or Member RICS (MRICS) certification is required.
• Must be based in or able to work from the Toronto or Montreal offices.
• Advanced proficiency in CostX, Revit, CAD, and Microsoft Office.

Nice to have

• LEED accreditation.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base compensation with incentive and bonus plans.
• Access to the Altus Intelligence Academy with over 150,000 hours of professional learning content.
• Flexible Activity-Based Work model balancing office collaboration and remote focused tasks.
• Comprehensive rewards package focusing on mental, physical, and financial well-being.
• Inclusive and accessible work environment with a high-trust, high-performance culture.