pact
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Mississauga, Ontario · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
Data VisualizationNegotiationFinancial AnalysisForecastingBudgetingExcelProcurementCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeFinancial ReportingVariance AnalysisConstruction Management
About the role
- The Senior Quantity Surveyor plays a key role in the commercial management of major infrastructure works within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead cost planning, estimating, and budgeting activities across assigned projects or sub-programs
- Manage and administer contracts, ensuring compliance with commercial terms and conditions
- Support development and validation of Target Price in a progressive design-build environment
- Conduct detailed cost analysis and provide recommendations to optimize value and reduce risk
- Collaborate with design, construction, and procurement teams to align cost, scope, and schedule
- Manage subcontractor commercial processes including procurement support, valuations, and final accounts
- Support dispute resolution processes and provide contractual guidance to project teams
- Experience working in progressive design-build, design-build, or similar collaborative delivery models
- Working within a progressive design-build environment, the Senior QS ensures accurate cost control, proactive risk management, and alignment with target price objectives, while supporting collaborative decision-making across design, construction, and commercial teams.
Requirements
- Mentor and support junior commercial staff as required
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in quantity surveying or commercial management within large infrastructure or construction projects
- Proven experience with change management, claims, and contract negotiations
- Strong understanding of risk management and cost planning methodologies
Nice to have
- Advanced proficiency in cost management tools and Microsoft Office (Excel, Power BI preferred)
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