Senior Quantity Surveyor

13 hours ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Turner & Townsend Full time
Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a highly skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Edmonton and the surrounding area. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a critical role in supporting projects under the QS Team Lead, with expertise in construction progress and performance measurement.

Duties:
  • 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 areas of the contract and forms of contracts.
  • 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.
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 3 to 8 years of progressive experience in large capital project management, including hands-on involvement in major infrastructure projects, ideally in a Quantity Surveying, Estimating, or Construction Management role, or 10+ years in a senior role.
  • 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.
Required Skills:
  • Ability to understand multi-discipline design concepts from construction drawings.
  • Ability to promote effective communication within a multi-discipline team (safety, environmental, regulatory, geotechnical, civil-structural, electrical, and mechanical).
  • Computer proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and SharePoint.
  • Experience at the site would be an asset.
  • Familiarity with Scheduling Software (P6, Microsoft Project), BIM, Revit, or other 3D Visualization Software would be an asset.
  • Prior field project management or construction experience.
  • Previous experience with Earned Value Management would be an asset.
  • Strong data collection and analytical skills.
About Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend is a leading independent professional services company specializing in program and project management, cost management, and project controls across the property, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. With 108 offices in 45 countries, we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the planning, construction, and operation of our clients' assets. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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