Intermediate Associate,Construction Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Engineering

Intermediate Associate, Construction

Toronto, ON

Forensic Engineering is one of Canada’s largest and most respected multi-disciplinary forensic firms. Our core team of over professional investigators, engineering technicians and support staff is enhanced through relationships with some of the top scientists, standard-makers and specialized consultants in North America serving a wide variety of industries including:
Insurance, Manufacturing, Legal, Construction, Health Care, Commercial and Residential Property, Financial, Government, Hospitality, Mining, Renewable Energy and Transportation.

If you want to be a part of this fun, exciting, growing firm and contribute your skills, knowledge and abilities to our diverse group of professionals, we are looking for you.

Purpose:

The Intermediate Associate, Construction will report into the Practice Lead of the Construction Team to develop the capabilities of the Construction Team’s cost and schedule analysis offerings in support of the Team’s overall growth. This work will include development and peer review of construction cost estimates, project schedules, materials take-offs and overall construction documentation, as well as participation in meetings, and the preparation of technical reports at the highest standards of technical writing.

Role responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

Manage client service deadlines, budgeting, invoicing and accounts receivable on projects according to organizational best practices

Establish your presence in the marketplace through regular publication, in-person client meetings and participation in professional communities

Move towards independence in client interactions and file-based analysis

Begin to manage projects in an efficient manner and develop an understanding of billing and reporting requirements and/or client-based master service agreements (MSAs)

Perform site examinations, document review and effectively communicate investigation and analysis findings to colleagues and clients

Work in a collaborative environment, both on your team and across disciplines

Develop a market understanding and begin to contribute to marketing events, moving towards independent marketing presence

Be prepared to provide expert testimony in court

Prepare technical reports based upon sound investigations and analysis

Travel within Canada in support of client files, marketing, and team-building activities

Requirements:

Experience in field and construction-site settings, including proper use of personal protective equipment and compliance with health & safety requirements in Ontario

A strong foundation in the construction industry, including a mix of:
Hands-on experience in the management, review and support of construction activities Development of quantity take-offs and material & labour cost estimates Development and monitoring of construction schedules Review of technical specifications, drawings and contract documents

Achievement or working towards a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) from the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS)

Baseline understanding of project management and multi-disciplinary engineering principles

Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Expectations:

Spend approximately:

-% of your time working on client files -% of your time on client service and marketing activities -% of your time on professional development activities

Competencies & Attributes:

Strong commitment to client service.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask effectively.

Professional and pleasant telephone manner.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Great interpersonal communication and customer service skills.

Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work under pressure.

Demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive administrative processes efficiently.

Understanding of business processes and workflow management to support efficient project coordination.

Results-oriented and proactive.

Proficient in learning and utilizing new computer applications.

Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.

Our Mission:

We are problem solvers. Together, our…


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