Senior Quantity Surveyor

WSP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 124,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cost consulting firm in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to prepare detailed cost estimates and manage contract specifications. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying and 10 years of relevant experience. This position offers competitive salary and flexible work options.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in a consulting firm or general contracting.
• Comfortable with electronic measurement and estimate preparation.
• Experienced with calculation and application of allowances and contingency.

Responsibilities

• Preparing quantities and cost estimates at design stages.
• Performing detailed review of contract specifications.
• Supporting project management teams with cost analysis.

Skills

Cost estimation

Quantity take-offs

Contract specification review

Value engineering

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional designation (CIQS or RICS)

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

RIB CostX

BIM models extraction

Job description

In the role of Senior Quantity Surveyor you will join an established cost consulting team based in Western Canada. Our team provides services for projects in all provinces across Canada in the Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Governmental, Transportation and Infrastructure Buildings sectors.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture ofinclusionandbelonging
• OurFlexible Work Policy– we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• ACanadiansuccess story - we'reproudto wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhancethe world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstandingcareer opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open toyourideas and tryingnewthings.
• A phenomenalcollaborativeculture and a workforce filled with genuinelygood peoplewho are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Preparing quantities and cost estimates at concept and schematic design stages.

• Preparing detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates from the early design development stages to tender and construction-ready architectural, structural, and civil works drawings and specifications.

• Performing detailed review of contract specifications and drawings to identify errors, discrepancies and/or ambiguities which may impact estimate accuracy.

• Preparing a quantity variance report at various stages of cost planning and for bid analysis when required.

• Assisting in value engineering assignments.

• Completing peer reviews of external estimates and budgets and making recommendations as to format and accuracy.

• Supporting commercial and project management teams with cost analysis for delay claims and Change Order Requests.

• Maintaining current construction cost information using a combination of historical costs, market research, and construction cost indices.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Background education / qualifications in a construction technology, architectural, structural, or civil engineering field.

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying and /or registration and professional designation with a recognized organization such as the CIQS or RICS.

• 10 years of relevant experience in a consulting firm and/or general contracting organization where substantial take-off and pricing from historic data or first-principles was required.

• Must be computer literate and be comfortable with electronic measurement and estimate preparation using applications such as On-Screen Takeoff, RIB CostX, or equal. Familiarity with the extraction of quantities from BIM models is also required.

• Must be experienced with calculation and application of General Conditions and General Requirements allowances, contingency, and escalation within cost plans and estimates.

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia): $124,800 to 171,600

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.