Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ref
MAX9908
Consultant
Daria Tkach
Region
Canada
Location
Ottawa, Ontario
Salary
$80-100k DOE
Job Posted
08/05/2024
Type
Permanent
Status
Live

Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to join an expanding Ottawa team of this reputable consultancy.
Successful Senior Quantity Surveyor candidate will receive a good compensation package and benefit from continuous professional development.

Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered.

Project Details

The work includes architectural and structural quantity take-off, price research, and the preparation, analysis and presentation of cost estimates and related studies.

It is required that candidates have an excellent understanding of the Canadian construction market and various practices used within it.

Preferred applicants will be a member of the CIQS, RICS an equivalent organization and possess their PQS, MRICS, or comparable designation.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Support the delivery of a full range of Quantity Surveying and Cost Consulting Services to new and existing clients.
  • Support the preparation of cost estimates at various stages of the design process, from conceptual design to the pre-tender stage.
  • Aid the analysis of costs between estimate stages and those of comparable projects.
  • Quantify materials to prepare cost estimates in accordance with the CIQS Rules of Measurement and best practice.
  • Co-ordinating with and/or supervising the activities of other staff
  • Lead research activities on prices, market trends, alternates method of construction.
  • Support Quality Control and Assurance protocols
  • Liaising with clients

Desired Skills and Experience

  • An understanding of the Canadian construction market and various practices used within it.
  • Senior level understanding of construction estimating, budgeting, and planning.
  • Knowledge of CIQS standard method of measurement (elemental/trade)
  • A working knowledge of the construction industry, including development, contracting, and consulting sectors.
  • Sound written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
  • Capable of working efficiently on multiple tasks and demands and meet tight deadlines.
  • A high degree of integrity, honesty and ethics.
  • Professional demeanour
  • Self-motivated and able to be an integrated member of a team.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

  • University Degree or equivalent to any of the following, Quantity Surveying, Construction, and Structural and Civil Engineering
  • A member of the CIQS or an equivalent student organization and possess a desire to attain their PQS, CEC, or related designation.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The employer is a leading professional consultancy providing complete project solutions in real estate and infrastructure asset planning, development, operations, and transactions.

The right candidate will get to work on meaningful projects that impact communities globally and enjoy workplace flexibility with the freedom from a hybrid program.

This company possesses dynamic company culture, and they invest in their employee’s professional growth through continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Competitive compensation with benefits package, including salary, bonus, health and dental benefits.

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