Senior Quantity Surveyor — Cost Strategy & Mentorship Lead

The Dalton Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned building services firm in Toronto is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor. The role involves key responsibilities in pre-construction, managing budgets, and mentoring junior teams. Candidates should have at least 15 years of experience and hold a PQS (CIQS) designation. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values integrity and accountability.

Benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Focus on professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in quantity surveying or cost consulting.
• Proven understanding of construction costs and cost mitigation strategies.
• Must be familiar with building costs including mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review elemental estimates and detailed cost plans.
• Provide cost advice, value engineering and risk analysis.
• Manage, train and mentor junior quantity surveyors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Risk analysis

Value optimization

Education

PQS (CIQS) designation

MRICS designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

A family-owned building services firm in Toronto is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor. The role involves key responsibilities in pre-construction, managing budgets, and mentoring junior teams. Candidates should have at least 15 years of experience and hold a PQS (CIQS) designation. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values integrity and accountability.