Senior Quantity Surveyor

Brosnan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative, diverse team

Health, Life, Trauma & Income Protec

Wellness and corporate benefits

Job summary

Brosnan is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in New York to lead commercial activities across projects from start to finish. You will work with the project team, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure fiscal discipline and contract compliance.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in a senior role, a QS degree, and hands-on experience with CostX and CAT Projects. Join a dynamic team delivering high-profile commercial projects with strong professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Diploma or degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Commercial experience and contract knowledge are essential.

Responsibilities

• Forensic analysis of contract documents, budgets, estimates and subcontractor quotations.
• Ensuring adherence to contract terms and conditions and managing risk.
• Negotiating favorable outcomes with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Managing risks and resolving problems as they arise.
• Procuring subcontractors and compiling subcontract agreements.
• Assessing payment claims and variations.
• Measuring, estimating and valuing variation claims.
• Establishing rates from first principles.
• Preparing and submitting variation claims.
• Providing monthly cost reports and accurate cost forecasts.
• Managing relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.
• Overseeing the project team to achieve all financial deliverables and outcomes.

Skills

Commercial experience

Contract law understanding

Education

Diploma or degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Tools

CostX

CAT Projects

Job description

Brosnan offers tailored solutions in building remediation, refurbishment, and restoration that inspire confidence and create peace of mind for our clients.

Brosnan's strong company culture is built around our purpose and vision, which drives how we approach and deliver our award-winning commercial projects. We know this starts with having the best people on our team – people who take ownership and develop innovative solutions.

At Brosnan, we are serious about career development and offer opportunities for learning, training, and growth. We build relationships with people who share our purpose of making a positive difference and are excited to help restore people's confidence in construction.

We are looking for someone who can work closely with the project team, subcontractors, and key project stakeholders managing all commercial concepts, practices ,and procedures from project commencement through to completion. The Senior Quantity Surveyor must have a good understanding of commercial contract law, drafting subcontract agreements, assessing payment claims and variations, enforcing adherence to contractual terms and risk management. The position may also involve junior and peer mentoring to ensure development and skill transfer within the business.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Forensic analysis of contract documents, budgets, estimates and subcontractor quotations
• Ensuring adherence to contract terms and conditions and managing risk protection
• Negotiating favorable outcomes with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Managing risks and resolving problems as they arise
• Procuring subcontractors and compiling subcontract agreements
• Assessing payment claims and variations
• Measuring, estimating and valuing variation claims
• Establishing rates from first principles
• Preparing and submitting variation claims
• Providing monthly cost reports and accurate cost forecasts
• Managing relationships with clients and key project stakeholders
• Overseeing the project team to achieve all financial deliverables and outcomes

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Commercial experience necessary
• Diploma or degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
• 3+ years experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor position
• CostX (training provided)
• CAT Projects (training provided)

• Competitive salary and remuneration package
• Ongoing training and support for professional development
• Work alongside an ambitious, supportive team in a diverse environment
• Drive change, make a positive difference, and build confidence in construction for the industry
• Deliver high-profile, complex commercial projects
• Shape your own opportunities and career journey
• Health, Life, Trauma & Income Protection Insurance
• A great range of other wellness and corporate benefits