Lead Mechanical Cost Consultant, Buildings

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The Opportunity

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Bring clarity and confidence to complex project decisions as a Lead Mechanical Cost Consultant based in North York, ON. You will develop reliable cost estimates and plans for plumbing, HVAC, fire control, controls, and specialty systems, helping clients and multidisciplinary teams make informed choices from early design through construction.

Your Impact

• Prepare detailed construction cost estimates and cost plans for mechanical systems, including plumbing, HVAC, fire control, controls, and specialty systems.

• Develop Class D, C, B, and A estimates using conceptual information, design drawings, specifications, quantity take-offs, and market intelligence.

• Analyze drawings, tender documents, construction methodologies, and pricing inputs to identify scope, risks, opportunities, and key cost drivers.

• Validate subcontractor, supplier, vendor, and historical cost data to strengthen estimate quality and commercial confidence.

• Support feasibility studies, budget development, value engineering, design-to-budget initiatives, and cost reconciliation across design stages.

• Review contractor bids, change order pricing, cost audits, and commercial evaluations, providing clear analysis and recommendations.

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, project managers, and clients to deliver concise cost reports and presentations that support decisions.

• Mentor junior estimators and improve estimating tools, benchmarks, databases, and procedures to advance team capability.