Senior Quantity Surveyor

Currie & Brown; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

401k matching

Paid vacation

Relocation opportunities

Mentorship program

Job summary

Currie & Brown is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to support a major infrastructure program in Texas. Based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area, you will work at project sites throughout North Texas and participate in cost management, estimating, forecasting, and change control.

The role is fully on-site, with accommodations including workforce housing, internet access, laundry, transportation, and on-site meals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification or membership with RICS, CIOB, AIQS, NZIQS, CIQS, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of quantity surveying experience on major construction projects.
• Experience managing large-scale commercial, industrial, infrastructure, data center, or mission-critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project cost management process from project commencement through closeout.
• Prepare and maintain detailed budgets, cost plans, forecasts, and cash-flow reports.
• Monitor expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Review contract documents and ensure compliance with commercial obligations.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and finalize change orders and claims.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and measurement of works.
• Validate progress claims and applications for payment from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare monthly client valuations and payment applications.
• Provide detailed cost reporting and commercial updates to senior management.
• Lead commercial meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Mentor and develop junior quantity surveyors and commercial staff.
• Provide commercial guidance to project teams and site management.
• Lead commercial reviews and contribute to project strategy and decision-making.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Contract management

Change control

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Engineering

RICS/CIOB/AIQS or equivalent membership

Job description

Currie & Brown is a leading global construction consultancy dedicated to advising clients throughout the lifecycle of their physical assets. We partner with some of the world’s most innovative organizations across semiconductor, high-tech, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing sectors to deliver complex capital projects with confidence and precision.

About the Role:

Currie & Brown is seeking an Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to support a major infrastructure program in Texas. Candidates should be based in the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) metro area and willing to work at project sites located throughout North Texas.

The successful candidate will support cost management, estimating, commercial oversight, forecasting, subcontractor management, and change control activities across complex construction packages.

This is a fully on-site, site-based position requiring daily support at active construction locations.

To support personnel working at these remote project sites, several accommodations are provided:

• Workforce Housing Hub offers complimentary room and board
• Internet access
• Laundry services
• Transportation
• On-site meals and snacks

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full project cost management process from project commencement through closeout.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project budgets, cost plans, forecasts, and cash flow reports.
• Monitor project expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Review contract documents and ensure compliance with commercial obligations.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and finalize change orders, and claims.
• Conduct detailed quantity take-offs and measurement of works.
• Validate progress claims and applications for payment from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare monthly client valuations and payment applications.
• Provide detailed cost reporting and commercial updates to senior management.
• Lead commercial meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Mentor and develop junior quantity surveyors and commercial staff.
• Provide commercial guidance to project teams and site management.
• Lead commercial reviews and contribute to project strategy and decision-making.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification or membership with RICS, CIOB, AIQS, NZIQS, CIQS, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of quantity surveying experience, with significant experience on major construction projects.
• Proven experience managing large-scale commercial, industrial, infrastructure, data center, or mission-critical projects.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement methods, and commercial management principles.

What you can expect:

• A collaborative business environment, where every voice is heard and supported.
• Opportunities for personal and professional advancement.
• Buddy and mentorship program.
• Continuous learning and professional development, in all stages of your career.
• Opportunities for relocation, nationally and internationally.
• Healthy work/life balance .
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k matching, paid vacation and more