Quantity Surveyor: Contract & Cost Management

Ggangermann; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ggangermann in Vancouver, BC is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administrator to support commercial and contractual management on major construction and infrastructure projects. The role involves day-to-day contract administration, cost control and handling change orders throughout the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in quantity surveying or contract administration, strong knowledge of Canadian contracts and excellent communication skills to liaise with

Qualifications

• Degree or recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commercial Management or related discipline.
• Approximately 5+ years' experience in Quantity Surveying, Contract Administration or commercial management within construction or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial management and change control.
• Experience assessing progress payments, variations and contractor claims.
• Good understanding of construction costs, quantities, rates and estimating principles.
• Experience working on major infrastructure, civil, building, utilities or energy projects would be advantageous.
• Experience with Canadian construction contracts and procurement practices is preferred; UK, Australian or other international experience considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercially aware with good attention to detail and the ability to work independently within a project team.

Responsibilities

• Administer construction contracts and support the project team with day-to-day contractual and commercial matters.
• Review and assess contractor progress claims, invoices and payment applications.
• Manage variations, change orders and associated commercial assessments.
• Prepare and review cost estimates, quantity take-offs and pricing of changes.
• Maintain change, variation, payment and commercial registers.
• Review contractor quotations and assess quantities, rates, labour, plant and material costs.
• Support the preparation and assessment of claims, including additional cost and delay-related submissions.
• Review contractual notices and correspondence and assist with preparation of responses.
• Monitor project expenditure, commitments, forecasts and cost-to-complete.
• Assist with procurement, tender evaluations and commercial recommendations.
• Support contract negotiations and resolution of commercial issues.
• Attend project and commercial meetings with contractors, consultants and client representatives.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and ensure contractual requirements and timeframes are being followed.
• Identify emerging commercial and contractual risks and raise these with the project team.
• Support project close-out, final accounts and settlement of outstanding variations and claims.

Skills

Contract Administration

Cost Management

Change Control

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Commercial Management

Job description

Ggangermann in Vancouver, BC is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administrator to support commercial and contractual management on major construction and infrastructure projects. The role involves day-to-day contract administration, cost control and handling change orders throughout the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in quantity surveying or contract administration, strong knowledge of Canadian contracts and excellent communication skills to liaise with