Senior Quantity Surveyor

John Paul Construction; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage valuations and contract documentation. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of relevant experience and strong interpersonal skills. This full-time position comes with a company vehicle or travel allowance, pension, and several lifestyle benefits.

Benefits

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Relocation allowance

Company laptop and phone

Pension

Life insurance and income protection

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Bike to Work scheme

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in construction or civil engineering, preferably with a main contractor.
• Previous project experience in residential, retail, commercial, pharma, or data centres.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, interim, and final valuations.
• Review cash flow and contract positions.
• Manage and coach contract surveyors.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent IT skills

Education

Chartered or working towards chartership with SCS

Job description

At John Paul Construction, we believe every project is an opportunity to improve on what’s gone before. To foster that mindset, we hire the brightest and best in the industry, encourage a collaborative approach, and embrace innovative thinking and new technology.

Due to continued expansion, we require Senior Quantity Surveyors based in the Dublin region.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly, interim, and final valuations, applications for payment, reconciliations of valuations and costs, and amounts for contract, sub-contractors, specialists, and suppliers.
• Providing the necessary information to enable an accurate and regular review of cash flow and position on contracts to be maintained.
• In conjunction with the Procurement Manager, placing of sub-contracts on work under his control, where required.
• Carry out a detailed examination of contract documents and highlight any anomalies.
• Prepare, submit, and agree on interim and final valuation dates with client representatives.
• Prepare all necessary take-offs in advance of the requirements of the Estimating, Procurement, and Planning Department.
• Prepare contract final accounts for each completed section of the works, including all adjustments, and submit and agree with the client's representatives.
• Carefully record all details involving contractual delays.
• Manage and coach contract surveyors, assistant surveyors, and junior surveyors who report to them.

Specific Requirements

• 7+ years’ experience, preferably with a main contractor.
• Previous project experience on Construction / Civil Engineering projects (Residential, RC Frame, Retail / Commercial, Pharma, Data centres, Hi-Tech).
• Chartered or working towards chartership with SCS.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Excellent IT skills.

Package

As a permanent employee of John Paul Construction, you will benefit from:

• Company vehicle or travel allowance.
• Relocation allowance (where applicable).
• Company laptop and phone.
• Pension.
• Life insurance and income protection.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Access to lifestyle benefits such as the Bike to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Sports & Social Club, and more.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, and are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing, Finance, and Engineering

Industries

Construction, Building Construction, and Civil Engineering