Quantity Surveyor

QCS Staffing; Kentucky; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a 12-month contract in Ohio within the pharmaceutical sector. You'll manage commercial performance, verify contractor progress, and prepare key financial documentation. Ideal candidates will have a degree in quantity surveying or related fields and extensive experience in cost management on large capital projects. Join a transformative project that shapes the future of medicine.

Qualifications

• Degree in quantity surveying, construction management, engineering or related field required.
• Extensive experience in cost and commercial management on major capital projects.
• Strong background in field verification of contractor progress.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial performance and cost control for designated work packages.
• Verify contractor progress and quantities to support accurate payment assessments.
• Prepare cost reports, cash-flow forecasts and variance updates.

Skills

Cost management

Negotiation skills

Field verification

Experience in regulated environments

Education

Degree in quantity surveying or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Data management platforms

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Ohio - 12-month contract - Pharmaceuticals

Be part of a next-generation pharmaceutical project that’s transforming how medicines are made. We’re supporting a major new-build facility in Ohio, a multi-billion-dollar investment designed to push the boundaries of science and engineering. We’re looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join the team and help deliver this world-class program.

What You’ll Do

• Manage commercial performance and cost control for designated work packages.
• Verify contractor progress and quantities to support accurate payment assessments.
• Review and negotiate change requests, providing clear recommendations.
• Prepare cost reports, cash‑flow forecasts and variance updates.
• Collaborate with procurement and project controls to align budgets, contracts and schedules.
• Identify and support value‑engineering opportunities.
• Maintain clear commercial records to support issue or dispute resolution.
• Work closely with technical and site teams to track scope, schedule and cost impacts.
• Act as a commercial partner to the project team, ensuring contractual obligations and project objectives are met.

What you’ll need

• Degree in quantity surveying, construction management, engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience in cost and commercial management on major capital projects.
• Strong background in field verification of contractor progress and cost assessments.
• Experience within complex or highly regulated industrial environments.
• Proven negotiation skills with contractors and delivery partners.
• Proficient in cost management and reporting tools, including major ERP and data platforms.
• Able to produce accurate commercial documentation in fast‑paced project environments.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of something extraordinary, apply now and let’s talk!