Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Field Validation and Quantity Surveyor, COM

Comtech Group; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 141,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Comtech Group Inc., part of Accenture, is a multidisciplinary consulting firm delivering programs and project management, project controls, and construction management services for major infrastructure and capital projects.

The Field Validation and Quantity Surveyor role focuses on independent validation of quantities, progress, and productivity on site, with strong emphasis on cost analysis and commercial governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of Construction, Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, Logistics or Supply Management.
• Holding recognized certification in specified fields of Engineering, Contracts Management, Program Management, Procurement Management, or Project Management including PMP, PEO, CPCM, CIPS, CSCP, CPSM, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Validate contractor quantities, labour hours, performance, and productivity against field records.
• Verify quantities against drawings, specifications, schedules and supporting docs.
• Support contractor invoice and payment reviews by validating quantities, rates, hours, and completion.
• Review contractor claims and variations to validate quantities, costs, labour and records.
• Analyze planned vs actual quantities and progress to identify trends and risks.
• Provide inputs to construction reporting, cost forecasting, and commercial decision-making.

Skills

Quantity take-offs

Progress measurement

Contract administration

Cost analysis

Contract management

Problem solving

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Engineering/PM/Business/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Project

Cost management software

Job description

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Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Field Validation and Quantity Surveyor, COM - (CAMPR41.20)

Comtech Group Inc. (Comtech), part of Accenture, is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing integrated consulting solutions on complex capital projects, including Program and Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Technical Advisory, Construction Management, and Technology Integration Services. Our team thrives on embracing and navigating technical challenges within the Transportation and Infrastructure, Industrial and Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, and Buildings and Facilities markets. Our core focus is supporting project owners through collaborative and integrated partnerships to deliver projects that improve the world around us.

Job Title

Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Field Validation and Quantity Surveyor, COM

Location

Category

Job Type

Full-time

THE WORK:

• (Internal Title: Contract Administrator and Procurement IV)
  • The Quantity Surveyor will provide independent, field-informed validation of construction quantities, labour hours, contractor-reported physical progress, productivity, and site claims. The role will support invoice reviews, change management, forecasting, construction reporting, and overall commercial governance.
  • Validate contractor-reported construction quantities, labour hours, physical progress, and productivity against field conditions and project records.
  • Perform quantity take-offs and verify completed work against drawings, specifications, schedules, and supporting documentation.
  • Support contractor invoice and payment application reviews by validating quantities, rates, hours, and percentage completion.
  • Review contractor claims, changes, and variations to validate quantities, costs, labour, equipment, and supporting records.
  • Analyze planned versus actual quantities, labour hours, progress, and productivity to identify trends, discrepancies, and emerging risks.
  • Provide field-informed inputs to construction reporting, cost forecasting, progress measurement, and commercial decision-making.
  • Maintain accurate and auditable records supporting quantity verification, payment reviews, changes, and claims.
  • Work closely with Construction, Project Controls, Commercial, Engineering, and Contract Management teams.
  • Participate in site walks, progress reviews, commercial meetings, and contractor discussions as required.
  • Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with project requirements and health and safety standards.
• Working Conditions
  • Hybrid (Vancouver office 4 days/week, Remote 1 day/week)
  • With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Experience
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience in Commercial, Claims, or Procurement Management
  • 7+ years of relevant Quantity Surveying, cost management, commercial, or construction experience.
  • Experience supporting major infrastructure, transit, rail, civil construction, or other large capital projects is preferred.
  • Strong experience with quantity take-offs, progress measurement, invoice/payment review, and construction cost analysis.
  • Ability to interpret civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings.
  • Experience validating contractor quantities, labour hours, progress, productivity, changes, and claims.
  • Strong understanding of construction methods, commercial management, cost control, and contract administration.
• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of Construction, Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, Logistics or Supply Management
• Licenses OR Certifications
  • Holding recognized certification in specified fields of Engineering, Contracts Management, Program Management, Procurement Management, or Project Management including PMP (Project Management Professional), Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certificate Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM), or equivalent
• Skills and Competencies
  • Strong understanding of prevailing Project Management methods
  • In-depth knowledge of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance
  • Proficient in Project Management software
  • Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks
  • Expert ability to detect, capitalize on, and be sensitive to others' strengths
  • Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
  • Capability to lead, supervise, delegate, and develop capacity
  • Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment by ensuring effective teamwork, promotion of innovation, and overall excellence
  • Competent in understanding interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs
  • Demonstrated functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
  • Proven success in providing on-site leadership for project teams by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
  • Extensive experience in effectively leading mid-sized multi-discipline contracts teams
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
  • Must maintain professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies, methods, and best practices
  • Tailor technical information for different audiences through presentations, reports, and other means independently
  • Skilled in the negotiation of favorable terms under contracts
  • Must foster relationships with various stakeholders
  • Ability to arrange priorities and upscale competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
  • Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
  • Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
  • Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.

The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.

Role Location Annual Salary Range
British Columbia $141,000 min to $211,000 max

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects Inc. (Accenture I&CP), formerly Comtech Group Inc., now a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture, is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with local legislative requirements. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the People and Culture Team by emailing [e-mail]. Accenture I&CP offers our employees a competitive compensation package with comprehensive employee benefits, and an inclusive environment that fosters teamwork & entrepreneurial spirit. Accenture I&CP is an equal opportunity employer.To provide you with the most effective recruiting process, Accenture I&CP may use artificial intelligence to create insights on how your candidate information matches the requirements of the role you have applied to. The final decision will always be taken by then hiring team after considering your candidate profile in full. As a candidate you can choose to opt out of this artificial intelligence screening process by emailing [e-mail] and be rest assured that this will not negatively impact your opportunity for employment with Accenture.

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