Senior Cost Advisor, Quantity Surveyor

Stantec; Halifax; On-site; CAD 102,600 - 153,900; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Cost Advisor, Quantity Surveyor with a strong baseline in Civil, Structural, and Architectural disciplines. The role sits within the Program Management group, supporting major capital projects across North America.

The successful candidate will lead detailed cost estimation, risk assessment, and budgeting for multi‑billion‑dollar programs across transit, healthcare and nuclear sectors. Strong communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of Civil estimating experience.
• Knowledge of CIQS and AACE guidelines and best practices.
• Experience estimating for large civil infrastructure and buildings.
• Ability to develop a WBS, BOM and estimates for multi‑billion‑dollar programs.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and bill of materials.
• Prepare and review cost estimates at each design milestone.
• Assess merit and cost for project changes and claims.
• Coordinate efforts with other estimating disciplines and staff.
• Develop cost loading for project schedules and support procurement.
• Present project cost reports to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Cost estimating

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Estimating software

Education

Technical degree

PQS designation preferred

Tools

Sage Estimating

Estimating software

Job description

When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Senior Cost Advisor, Quantity Surveyor with a strong base in Civil, Structural, Architectural, within our Program Management group with a background in a wide range of sectors including transit, healthcare and nuclear. This is a key position and requires excellent communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team to successfully deliver major capital projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of costing large civil infrastructure & buildings projects.
• Responsible for the preparation of detailed quantity take-offs and bill of materials.
• Responsible for the preparation and review of all classes of estimates of probable costs at each design milestone on projects across North America.
• Assess merit and cost for project changes and claims and support negotiations.
• Coordinate efforts and compile information from other estimating disciplines.
• Provide innovative solutions to estimating issues and problems.
• Develop, maintain and improve procedures, databases, early phase cost models, templates and tools for cost estimating.
• Establish site specific estimating criteria including wage and person‑hour productivity rates.
• Provide input and recommendations for estimating requirements relative to staffing for the full range of estimating activities.
• Perform cost risk assessment and probabilistic simulations to establish project contingency and project reserve.
• Develop cost loading for project schedule.
• Support project procurement.
• Prepare and present project cost reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to and support project pursuits.
• Other estimating and cost management activities as required.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong team player with positive collaborative attitude.
• Work independently with minimal guidance.
• Knowledge of cost estimating, CIQS and AACE guidelines and best practices, engineering design, construction practices and procurement for major projects.
• Knowledge of estimating methodologies, scheduling, construction practices and project constraints and risks.
• Knowledge of other estimating disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Subway Systems and industry costing software.
• Ability to develop a WBS, detailed bill of materials and estimates for multi‑billion‑dollar programs.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present cost estimating projects.
• Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make timely decisions and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of different procurement methods, contracts and how they apply to estimating.
• Proficient in MS Office and knowledgeable of estimating software (Sage Estimating and others). Advanced technical knowledge of cost estimating, CIQS and AACE guidelines and best practices, engineering design, construction practices and procurement for major projects.

Education and Experience

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a Civil estimating role is preferred. Construction and/or cost consultants experience is an asset. Willing to consider candidates with less experience for a similar role that is aligned to their experience.
• PQS or equivalent designation is preferred.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range

• Locations in PEI: $87,100.00 – $130,700.00 Annually
• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland – BC & Various locations in Ontario: $96,800.00 – $145,200.00 Annually
• Locations in Lower Mainland – BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario: $102,600.00 – $153,900.00 Annually

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Location

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Toronto

Other Locations: Canada | NS | Halifax