Quantity Surveyor

Alberici Constructors; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberici Constructors’ Burlington-based Quantity Surveyor role supports cost control, contract administration and commercial reporting for the Union Station project. You will collaborate with project teams, commercial leadership, and subcontractors to manage quantities, costs, changes, and documentation through the project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes forecasts, budgets, variance analysis, subcontractor progress claims, procurement support, and adherence to contracts and procedures, while

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in quantity surveying, cost control, commercial management, or a related construction role.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, cost management, procurement, and change management.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, transportation, transit, or complex construction projects is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage quantities, measurements, and cost tracking for assigned scopes of work.
• Prepare and maintain cost forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Administer contracts, including change management, variations, and payment certifications.
• Review and validate subcontractor progress claims against contract requirements.
• Support procurement activities, including scope development, bid evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Maintain accurate commercial records, logs, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and support financial and commercial reporting.
• Collaborate with project teams to manage scope, quantities, and cost impacts.
• Identify and communicate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with project procedures and contractual obligations.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support project reporting and audit requirements.

Skills

Cost control

Contract administration

Procurement

Change management

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multi-tasking

Excel

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Construction Management degree

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Smartsheet

Job description

Summary

The Quantity Surveyor supports cost control, contract administration, and commercial reporting across assigned scopes of work on the Union Station project. Working closely with project teams and commercial leadership, this role supports accurate cost management, procurement, forecasting, and financial performance while ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and project procedures.

The role requires strong collaboration with construction, engineering, project controls, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders to effectively manage quantities, costs, changes, and commercial documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Summary

The Quantity Surveyor supports cost control, contract administration, and commercial reporting across assigned scopes of work on the Union Station project. Working closely with project teams and commercial leadership, this role supports accurate cost management, procurement, forecasting, and financial performance while ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and project procedures.

The role requires strong collaboration with construction, engineering, project controls, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders to effectively manage quantities, costs, changes, and commercial documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

About Alberici

Alberici Constructors, Ltd. is part of Alberici Corporation, a $4-billion North American construction firm recently ranked 31st largest General Contractor in Engineering News Record. Operating in the Canadian construction industry since 1908, Alberici has served countless communities through the development of infrastructure, food manufactories and energy centers amongst others. At Alberici, we are proud of the quality of life our buildings bring to families throughout North America. Working at Alberici means satisfaction in knowing the work we do improves the lives of others. In turn, we continually invest in the development of our employees to provide them with fulfilling careers. We build the critical structures that improve lives and strengthen communities. Our mission is simple - and our approach to delivering on it is equally straightforward. We are as open and honest with our employees and partners as we are with our clients. We are here to work together to do the best work possible to bring this mission to life. When it comes to our team, Alberici employees are built differently. We seek the best and brightest and are committed to investing in our people and providing the training and resources they need to learn, grow, and advance.

Our Values

• Working Safely
• Valuing Diversity
• Serving Humbly
• Executing with Integrity
• Solving Creatively
• Engaging Fully

Key Responsibilities

• Manage quantities, measurements, and cost tracking for assigned scopes of work.
• Prepare and maintain cost forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Administer contracts, including change management, variations, and payment certifications.
• Review and validate subcontractor progress claims against contract requirements.
• Support procurement activities, including scope development, bid evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Maintain accurate commercial records, logs, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and support financial and commercial reporting.
• Collaborate with project teams to manage scope, quantities, and cost impacts.
• Identify and communicate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with project procedures and contractual obligations.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support project reporting and audit requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in quantity surveying, cost control, commercial management, or a related construction role.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, cost management, procurement, and change management.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, transportation, transit, or complex construction projects is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost tracking/reporting tools.
• Experience with Smartsheet or similar tools is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of commercial governance and reporting requirements.

Work Environment

This position is primarily office-based in Burlington, Ontario, with occasional visits to project sites. Flexible work arrangements, including remote work, may be available in alignment with business needs and the company's remote work policy. Alberici is a North American company with multiple Operating Companies: Alberici Constructors, Inc., Alberici Constructors, LTD., Alberici Construcciones, BRC, CAS Constructors, Filanc, Flintco, Hillsdale Fabricators, Kienlen Constructors, and WWPS.

Artificial intelligence-enabled tools may have been used in the preparation and drafting of this job posting for the purposes of content development and clarity. No artificial intelligence systems are used at any stage of the recruitment, assessment, screening, interviewing, or selection process. All hiring decisions are made exclusively by authorized human representatives of the organization.