Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives.

Opt for an exciting career supporting the Business Development and Bids function in Canada as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.

• Perform site physical progress measurement, including verification and validation of quantities.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations.
• Manage, evaluate, and certify variations / change orders.
• Identify potential risks and evaluate options for control.
• Complete internal and external reporting throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Work closely with field staff and contractors.
• Streamline the progress measurement process on site.
• Establish Rules of Credit for each sub-component.
• Develop progress reporting systems.
• Administer and coordinate all types of construction and development projects, including contracts and sub‑contracts, construction progress schedules, cost control systems, and work measurements.
• Provide advice on construction cost and strategic planning to management and other project stakeholders.
• Interpret tender documents, specifications, general conditions, and other contract elements.
• Prepare and submit estimates for construction and development work.
• Research, negotiate, and support dispute resolution activities.
• Understand and provide input to the engineering and commercial aspects of multiple sub‑projects.
• Provide advice on contractual claims and negotiations.
• Monitor contract compliance against requirements.

• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Business Administration.
• PQS (Professional Quantity Surveyor) designation is preferred, or willingness and ability to obtain the same; active member of CIQS or RICS.
• Engineering degree (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) considered.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in large capital project management.
• Preferred experience in database management.
• Conversant with planning and design of procurement and construction processes for 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.

We provide a great place to work, with a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from all sectors of the community.

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