Senior Quantity Surveyor Data Center

Arcadis; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

15 days PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a senior member of the Cost Management team located in Seattle, Washington. This role involves driving project delivery by collaborating closely with clients and stakeholders to provide insightful cost analysis and guidance. Regular site presence is required to maintain strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of relevant experience in cost management, particularly in data centers or technology, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of relevant cost management experience in data centers or technology.
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders and deliver executive-level presentations.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in quantity take-offs and cost reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost review meetings and risk/contingency sessions.
• Present methodologies and validate project scope using data-driven insights.
• Produce cost reports and communicate trends effectively.

Skills

Cost analysis

Stakeholder management

Cost reconciliation

Analytical skills

Procurement strategy

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Industry-standard cost management tools

Job description

Overview

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role

As a senior member of our Cost Management team, you will drive project delivery, collaborating closely with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to provide insightful cost analysis and guidance. Regular site presence is required to support project execution and maintain strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead regular cost review meetings; set agendas, define objectives, and drive informed decisions.
• Facilitate value engineering, risk/contingency, and cost reconciliation sessions with clients, contractors, and design teams.
• Present estimate methodologies and assumptions; critically assess project scope, quantities, and pricing using data-driven insights.
• Reconcile internal and contractor estimates, resolving differences to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Oversee peer reviews and QA/QC processes, ensuring robust audit trails and compliance with client standards and procedures.
• Support procurement strategy, including bid evaluations, subcontractor/supplier quote analysis, and contract negotiations.
• Evaluate change orders, manage cost trends, and provide negotiation support.
• Produce clear, concise cost reports, variance analyses, and dashboards; communicate trends and forecasts effectively.
• Obtain and scrutinize detailed contractor pricing to ensure transparency and cost validation.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and technical documents to validate project scope.
• Conduct regular site visits for meetings and field verification.
• Collaborate with project management, design, and client teams on budgeting, value engineering, and change management.
• Leverage experience in high-tech environments to identify and mitigate cost and constructability risks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 12 years of relevant cost management experience, ideally in data centers, technology, advanced/high-tech manufacturing, or life sciences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and deliver executive-level presentations.
• Proven experience obtaining and validating detailed cost breakdowns from contractors and subcontractors.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with proficiency in quantity take-offs, cost reconciliations, and pricing reviews.
• Proficient with industry-standard cost and project management tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly and maintain a strong site presence.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a talent for building effective relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

Benefits & Equality

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $170,000.00 - $180,000.00. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.