Senior Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend Limited; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Calgary is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor. In this role, you will manage cost estimation processes, engage in value engineering discussions, and provide lifecycle cost advice. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of relevant experience and a degree in Engineering or Construction Management. Competitive benefits include health and dental coverage, flexible work options, and professional development support.

Benefits

100% covered health and dental benefits

Health spending account

Annual learning and development budget

Flexible work approach

RRSP option with company matching

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cost estimating positions across all project phases.
• Membership in relevant professional organisations is a bonus (CIQS/RICS).

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of cost estimates for projects from concept through execution.
• Analyse tender returns to ensure the client receives value for money.
• Engage in value engineering discussions to identify the best solution available for the client.

Skills

Cost estimating

Value engineering

Life cycle cost analysis

Client interfacing

Education

University degree in Engineering/Construction Management or equivalent

Tools

Cost estimating tools

Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority‑owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real‑estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you will be involved in:

• Manage the development of cost estimates for projects from concept through execution
• Analyse tender returns to ensure the client receives value for money
• Engage in value engineering discussions to identify the best solution available for the client
• Provide life cycle cost and sustainability advice
• Benchmark for validation and target-setting on major projects
• Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
• Work in project teams to ensure the clients goals are managed and achieved

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cost estimating positions across all project phases
• A recognised university degree (or equivalent) in Engineering/Construction Management or a relevant subject
• Membership in relevant professional organisations is a bonus (CIQS/RICS)
• Knowledge and proficiency with cost estimating tools

Additional Information

100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)

Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program

RRSP option with company matching

Annual learning and development budget

Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth

Coverage of one professional membership or licence fee per year, if directly related to your role

We believe in work‑life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days

A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives

Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Recruitment Policy

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e‑mail accounts are considered the property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

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