Construction Cost and Compliance Consultant

Small developers, builders, property investors and commercial landlords managing multi-unit or commercial projects.

Project fees, day rates or monthly retainers for ongoing project oversight, plus fixed fees for one-off reports or permit packages.

• Construction or project management experience
• Cost estimating
• Knowledge of the building code and local permit processes
• Report writing
• Networking with builders and municipal staff

• Professional liability insurance, often a requirement for developer clients
• Provincial rules on who can certify or stamp plans and give engineering or design advice, so check with your provincial regulator
• Building codes and permit processes vary by province and municipality
• Slow payment on larger projects, so use deposits and written agreements
• Work can be uneven across the year, with winter slowing some construction

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your insurance, software and setup. Professional liability insurance is often a requirement for developer clients, so check what cover they expect.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on your client base and the projects you take on. Work can be uneven across the year, and slow payment on larger projects can affect cash flow.

Check provincial rules on who can certify or stamp plans and give engineering or design advice with your provincial regulator. Building codes and permit processes vary by province and municipality, so confirm what applies where you work. Also check insurance requirements.