Newmark Group

Global commercial real estate advisory brokerage

Analyst Cost Planning

Financial & Transaction AdvisoryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeToronto, ON, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree or diploma in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil/Structural Engineering, or Building Science.
A basic understanding of the construction industry, including development, contracting, and consulting sectors.
An understanding of construction schedules and the ability to work within defined deadlines.
The ability to use appropriate software and technology, such as CAD, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
An understanding of construction methodology, site safety, the CIQS standard method of measurement (elemental/trade), provincial lien act, and standard contract conditions (CCDC).
An understanding of general contract versus construction management forms, and the ability to interpret and take off architectural and structural drawings.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for cost consulting services to new and existing clients as directed by senior staff.
Complete quantity surveying tasks, including preparing project statistics, measuring quantities, and obtaining market pricing.
Assist senior staff with pre-contract client services, including developing estimates from concept through pre-tender stage, market benchmarking, and escalation costs; escalate issues to management as required.
Assist with construction estimating and quantity takeoffs for architectural, structural, civil, and landscaping work using onscreen takeoff software such as CostX and Bluebeam.
Participate with the project team to achieve goals within set financial, time, and people-resource parameters.
Conduct site visits and complete estimating reports.
Input and reconcile construction cost and budget reports.
Research local suppliers and trades, and update the database with prices and quotes.
Assist in implementing continuous process-improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to obtain information needed to prepare proposals and reports.

Desired Qualifications

One to two years of experience in a similar role in cost consulting, quantity surveying, or cost estimating is an asset.
Experience with takeoff programs such as CostX is an asset.

Newmark is currently seeking a Cost Analyst for our Project & Cost Management business unit, based out of our downtown Toronto office. The Analyst will provide technical support for a variety of cost consulting services to new and existing clients as directed by senior staff members, completing quantity surveying tasks such as project statistics, measuring quantities, reaching out to the market for pricing etc. This role will have the opportunity to be exposed to various sectors, including residential, rail, road, highway, aviation, commercial, institutional and industrial projects.

Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil/Structural Engineering or Building Science
1-2 years of experience in a similar role in cost consulting, quantity surveying or cost estimating is an asset.
Basic understanding of the construction industry including development, contracting and consulting sectors
Excellent teamwork and communication skills (interpersonal, written & verbal)
Understanding of construction schedules and strong ability to work within defined deadlines
Ability to maximize the use of appropriate software and technology, such as CAD, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience working with take-off programs, such as CostX, is an asset.
Candidates understands construction methodology, site safety, the CIQS standard method of measurement (elemental/trade), provincial lien act, and standard contract conditions (CCDC)
Understanding of general contract vs. construction management forms and ability to interpret and take-off architectural and structural drawings.

Assisting senior staff to service clients in all pre-contract activities, comprising estimate developments from concept stage through to pre-tender stage, helping with market benchmarking, escalation cost, etc. Escalate issues to the next level of management as required.
Assist with construction estimating (quantity takeoffs) for architectural, structural, civil, landscaping, etc. using onscreen takeoff software (CostX, BlueBeam, etc.)
Participating with the project team to achieve the goals within the parameters set for financial, time and people resources.
Undertaking and completing site visits & estimating reports.
Inputting/reconciling construction cost/budget reports.
Researching local suppliers and trades and updating database on prices/quotes.
Assisting in the implementation of initiatives for continuous process improvement to increase efficiency & effectiveness.
Collaborating with various internal/external partners to obtain the necessary information to prepare proposals/reports.

About the Company

Newmark Group

Global commercial real estate advisory brokerage

Newmark Group is a global commercial real estate advisory firm that provides brokerage, advisory, and capital markets services for commercial properties. It helps clients buy, sell, lease, and finance real estate by connecting tenants, landlords, investors, and lenders, and by offering integrated services from brokerage to investment advisory. The company works through a large, nationwide and international network, leveraging a history of acquisitions to deliver a broad set of real estate solutions across markets. Unlike firms that focus on a single service, Newmark combines brokerage, advisory, and investment capabilities, creating a wide platform for transaction execution and capital access. Its goal is to help clients navigate and complete real estate transactions efficiently while growing its position as a leading investment broker in the Americas.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 1929

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