Position: Cost Consultant Assistant
Employment type: Full time, permanent and indeterminate
Salary: $25 per hour
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
Work location: #520 - 601 W Broadway #300, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2

Core Two Management Group Ltd is a leading professional cost advisory consultancy trusted by many owners, investors, and real estate developers to achieve better results and success. We are setting an example as leaders in the industry by utilizing both local and global expertise. Our core services include Development Management, Loan Monitoring, Cost Management and Specialist Support Services including Legal and Expert Witness reports/representation. By applying innovation, integrity, and intelligence, Core Two can deliver optimum value for your core.

As a growing company, we are looking for an experienced, committed and hardworking Cost Consultant Assistant to join our team to provide essential support to our professional Cost Management team and to grow within our fast-expanding team.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Assist the Cost Consultant and/or Senior Cost Consultant to prepare cost plans/estimates all stages of design in the residential, commercial and healthcare sector within British Columbia;
Prepare area schedules and query lists for issue to the design team;
Assist in preparing architectural take-offs and estimates, such as exterior wall enclosures, exterior and interior doors, windows, projections, interior partitions and finishes;
Market test for quotes with Contractors and Suppliers;
Assist the Cost Consultants and/or Senior Cost Consultant in maintaining the cost database;
Screen and prioritize communications, redirecting them to the appropriate individuals when necessary;
Manage appointments and meetings, ensuring accurate and efficient communication within the team;
Assist in preparing the document reviewed list, basis, assumptions, risks and opportunities for the project;
Conduct site inspection for monthly progress claims including assessing progress of work in consultation with the Cost Consultants and/or Senior Cost Consultant;
Assist in preparing loan monitoring reports for review by the Cost Consultant and/or Senior Cost Consultant;
Perform other related tasks as required by the Cost Management Team.

Job Requirements
College Diploma in a relevant field such as Structural/Building/Architectural Technology is required;
At least one year work experience in a similar industry;
Knowledge in reading and understanding design drawing packs in architectural disciples is required;
Knowledge in reading design drawing packs for structural, mechanical and electrical disciplines is a plus;
Familiar in Planswift and excel;
Capable of managing multiple tasks, and ensure project deadlines are met;
Strong time management skills and highly organized;
Detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of delivery;
Adaptable and able to handle changing project requirements and priorities;
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment;
Good communication skills;
Motivated and willing to learn new skills;
Willingness to work some evenings and weekends (as needed);

Method of application:

By email to: Qualified candidates should forward their C.V. in confidence to:


Only qualified candidates will be contacted.