Junior Quantity Surveyor

OTT Properties & Development Group, a member company of OTT Financial Group, is a fast-growing developer converting OTT's vast land reserves in Ontario into commercial, residential, and industrial properties.

OTT Financial Group is the parent organization of a group of financial services and investment companies. We leverage cutting-edge fintech innovations to bring excellent financial advice and best-in-class wealth management to our customers and business partners. Empowering 10,000+ merchants and hundreds of thousands of individual clients across Canada, we are the home to a wealth of expertise in forex and securities trading, mobile and cross-border payment, and investment fund management.

We are looking for a **Junior Quantity Surveyor** to support our business growth in Toronto. The **Junior Quantity Surveyor** will be reporting directly to the Managing Director. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will estimate the costs of construction projects, collaborating with contractors, builders, and architects to provide the most cost-effective plans that meet the company’s quality standards. They must have strong organizational and communication skills to manage and direct development plans.

**_ What’s in it for you:_**
- Salary Range: $75-110K (based on experience)
- Extended Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Performance Bonus
- Vacation Leave
- Centrally located modern and spacious offices close to Eglinton and Leslie
- Free use of onsite Gym and Sports Facilities, and regular Company Social Events
- Learning and Professional Development Support
- A chance to work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and high performing team.
- Community involvement through the annual Terry Fox Run
- Tremendous opportunities for Growth and Development

**_ How you will contribute:_**
- Perform quantity/as-built surveys.
- Prepare cost plans for construction projects, including concept design and design development (generating Class D to Class A cost reports).
- Create tender documents, such as bills of quantities, rates, or schedules.
- Measure various types of projects based on construction plans.
- Prepare detailed schedules of quantities.
- Assist in preparing construction estimates using information from engineers, architects, and other design consultants.
- Update agreed cost plans.
- Verify project budgets and time schedules to ensure effective planning.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards in all aspects of the projects.
- Identify opportunities to enhance cost management procedures, templates, and products.
- Administer these improvements accordingly.
- Conduct preliminary research into construction and budget details to assist the quantity surveyor in making informed evaluations.
- Monitor actual expenses against budget plans, reporting significant price fluctuations and preparing monthly cash flow forecasts.
- Prepare replacement costs and tax depreciation schedules at the end of the project for the client’s insurance policy.

**_ What you bring to the table:_**
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
- **Minimum of 3 years of experience in quantity surveying working on large scale projects with a developer or engineering consultancy**:

- Membership in good standing with the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS), The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or other relevant professional organization
- Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) or working towards PQS is an asset.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to value engineering based on different project objectives.
- In-depth knowledge of construction cost management, contract administration, and procurement processes.
- Proven skills in negotiating with suppliers, contractors, and sub-contractors.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess cost-related issues.
- Proficiency in cost estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with project teams and stakeholders.