Senior Quantity Surveyor

Key Accountabilities: 

• Performs site physical progress measurement including verification and validation of quantities. 

• Prepares and submits interim valuations. 

• Manages evaluates and certifies variations/change orders. 

• Identifies potential risks and evaluates option for control. 

• Completes internal and external reporting throughout the lifecycle of the project. 

• Works closely with field staff and contractors. 

• Streamlines the progress measurement process on site. 

• Establishes Rules of Credit for each sub-component. 

• Develops progress reporting systems. 

• Administers and co-ordinates all types of construction and development projects including contracts and sub-contracts construction progress schedules cost control systems and work measurements. 

• Provides advice on construction cost and strategic planning to management and other project stakeholders. 

• Interprets tender documents specifications general conditions and other areas of the contract and forms of contracts. 

• Prepares and submits estimates for construction and development work. 

• Researches negotiates and supports dispute resolution activities. 

• Understands and provides input to the engineering and commercial aspects of multiple sub projects. 

• Provides advice on contractual claims and negotiations. 

• Monitors contract compliance against requirements. 

Qualifications :

• Degree in Construction Management Quantity Surveying or Business Administration. 

• PQS (Professional Quantity Surveyor) designation is preferred or the willingness and ability to obtain the same; Active member of CIQS (Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveying) or RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors). 

• Degree in Engineering such as Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering will also be considered. 

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in large capital project management.

• Preferred experience in Database Management. 

• Conversant with the planning and design of equipment/material procurement and construction processes required to deliver major capital projects. 

• Expert knowledge of construction costs and contracts. 

• Strong business and market acumen related to the construction industry. 

• Exceptional communication negotiation and leadership skills. Inspires trust in challenging situations navigating ambiguity adeptly. 

Additional Information :

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.  

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.   

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CVs that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs will be treated as a direct application.  

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.  

Please find out more about us at  our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time