Consultant, Advisory & Dispute Services

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

BDO Canada LLP is looking for a Consultant to expand its Construction Advisory & Dispute Services practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven junior professional to collaborate closely with seasoned experts in the field and become an integral part of our rapidly growing team. The Consultant will have the following responsibilities:

• Assisting in carrying out forensic delay & quantum analysis for residential, commercial and infrastructure projects subject to complex disputes
• Performing planning & project controls including progress, cost & loan monitoring
• Reviewing project-associated costs, including labour, material, and equipment
• Undertaking design document reviews and estimating material quantities
• Working closely with Senior Analysts and Experts to prepare or respond to delay & cost claims/expert reports
• Providing thorough and accurate data extraction using planning software, such as Primavera and Microsoft Project
• Researching and understanding of document control and information sources on the projects
• Assist with engagement proposals and pursuing business development opportunities
• Developing knowledge in the field by attending relevant industry events and conferences
  

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your team’s successes, challenges, and opportunities; your team describes you as positive, professional, and collaborative
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to our clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.
  

Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge

• You hold a degree in a construction-related field (Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Planning)
• A post-graduate degree in construction management would be an asset
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in a similar role and/or the construction industry in planning, project control, or related professional construction job role
• Working knowledge of Primavera / MS Project would be an asset
• You have a good understanding of soft and hard costs associated with project
• You have good financial and numeracy management skills to understand project budgets and progress reports
• You display strong problem-solving and communication skills
• You display a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• The ability and willingness to travel within Canada and internationally if the need arises

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

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