Electrical Quantity Surveyor

Insight Global; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Austin, Texas is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with over 2 years of experience in the construction/industrial sector. Responsibilities include measuring performance, liaising with various stakeholders, and validating invoices. Candidates should be proficient in Excel and possess strong communication skills. A Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying or a related field is preferred. The role demands someone who takes initiative and can effectively track and report on project progress.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of QS experience within the construction/industrial space.
• Experience in piping work, HVAC systems, and process systems.
• Ability to validate installed quantities and support invoice validation.

Responsibilities

• Measure self-performance, track accuracy, and prepare reports.
• Liaise with stakeholders and maintain professional relationships.
• Document and update design changes and budgets.

Skills

Proficient in Excel

Communication with contractors

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, engineering, management, or similar

Job description

Responsibilities

• Measure self-performance Tesla tickets, daily and weekly reports, checking for accuracy/knowing the scope, tracking how many people are working, crews, quantities installed, checking documentation for proof
• Validating invoices that they are getting from contractors
• Reviewing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements.
• Scrutinizing maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the best deals.
• Liaising with site managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Preparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, and other documents.
• Advising managers and clients on improvements and new strategies.
• Keeping track of materials and ordering more when required.
• Documenting any changes in design and updating budgets.
• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Main role would be to validate installed quantities from subcontractors and internal Tesla teams, support on invoice validation
• Proficient in Excel and documentation responsibilities

Must Haves

• 2+ years of QS experience within the construction/industrial space
• CSA and Mechanical
• piping work (installation, testing, insulation of piping)
• HVAC systems (duct and hydronic piping, air handling units, etc.)
• Process systems (Reverse Osmosis, Low Temp Chilled Water, Wastewater, compressed air, Medium Temp Chilled Water
• Steel, concrete, foundations
• Be familiar with supports, welds, material types, read isometrics, P&IDs (= Process and Instrument Diagrams)
• Electrical
• Journeyman or electrician background!
• Read and understand P&ID’s and loop drawings
• Understand requirements for lump sum, unit rate, and T&M
• Read and comprehend scopes of work and specifications
• Experience in reporting, photos, writing summaries
• Ability to communicate heavily with contractors
• Understand progress reporting
• go getter, can come in and hit the ground running, takes initiative

Plusses

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, engineering, management, or similar