Cost Consultant
Core
Liaison between construction companies and financial institutions for high-profile commercial projects, managing cost monitoring, loan advances, and site visits.
Role type
Senior IC cost consultant (loan monitoring)
Builds
Cost forecasts, progress reports, and cash flow projections for lenders
Domain
Commercial real estate construction and financial lending
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Construction estimating, budgeting, payment scheduling, insurance management, RICS Project Monitoring guidelines, CIQS standard method of measurement, provincial lien acts, CCDC standard contract conditions
Preferred skills
Quantity Surveying, LEED accreditation, ARGUS Estate Master
Technologies
SharePoint, MS Project, MS Office
Responsibilities
Visit construction sites to review contractor progress claims; Track project budget against cost-to-date and cost-to-complete; Report project progress and anticipated completion dates to lenders; Establish project feasibility and identify risks; Develop cash flow projections; Review construction contracts to minimize completion risks; Negotiate change orders with contractors; Process payment certification under construction contracts
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC