Quantity Surveyor​/Cost Engineer

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is currently expanding our team in the Indianapolis, Indiana market to better serve our pharmaceutical clients. We have an immediate need for Quantity Surveyors to help support a construction program for a new manufacturing facility. Candidates will be responsible for providing commercial and cost-control services across the construction program—supporting our team with estimating, cost forecasting, change management, invoice validation and support for contract negotiations—to ensure the program remains within budget.

This position may have a hybrid work arrangement but the candidate must reside within 50 miles of the local Indianapolis, IN office.

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• Prepare and maintain cost estimates, contract budgets, cash flow forecasts and cost-to-complete analyses.
• Review and process contractor progress claims, change orders and claims; validate invoice entitlements.
• Support procurement and RFQ cost evaluations; produce tender comparisons and recommendation reports.
• Maintain month‑end cost reporting and support earned value management reporting.
• Assist in contract administration, close‑out reconciliation and dispute resolution.

• Associates degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field.
• 7+ years' experience as a quantity surveyor/cost engineer on industrial or pharmaceutical construction projects.
• Strong estimating, commercial management and contract administration skills.
• Proficient in cost‑control systems and producing professional commercial reports.
• Ability to perform field work/oversight in various environmental factors.
• Ability to travel (approx. < 25% of travel required).
• A Pre‑employment drug screening in compliance with state regulations is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

• BS degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• RICS/MRICS or AACE certification desirable.
• Experience with construction of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities is ideal but would consider other industrial/manufacturing facility construction experience.

• Requires use of hands for typing, handling materials, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to walk across variable terrain, including uneven ground, in all weather conditions (hot/cold temperatures, loud noises, heavy equipment, etc.).
• Ability to travel periodically between the office, and the construction site (within the Indianapolis metro area) to help oversee and verify field work (approx. < 25% of travel required).

• This position is based out of the Indianapolis, IN office with the potential of a hybrid work schedule, but the candidate must reside within 50 miles of the local Indianapolis, IN office. This arrangement is subject to review and may change at the company's discretion.
• Field work/oversight will include work to be performed outside, as a result may include occasional work in various environmental factors (weather, altitude, terrain, noise, etc.). This can include remaining stationary for long periods of time, walking, bending, lifting, and sitting for site assessments, site walks, and other field oversight activities.
• Office work will…