Senior Quantity Surveyor – Pharmaceutical Construction Lead

Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd in the United States is seeking a QS Construction Lead for a major pharma project in Ohio. This 12-month contract role will measure quantities on site, verify contractor payments, and drive commercial performance across the build.

The role requires extensive experience with large-scale industrial or pharmaceutical construction, contract administration, payment certification, and change quantification to ensure timely, compliant delivery.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ experience as Quantity Surveyor or Commercial/Cost Lead on large-scale projects.
• Experience in contract administration, progress measurement, payment certification, and change quantification.
• Familiarity with US construction standards and GMP regulatory expectations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measure and verify quantities of completed construction works on site.
• Review and validate contractor applications for payment, ensuring alignment with progress achieved and contractual terms.
• Maintain accurate records of installed quantities and earned value progress.
• Support evaluation and pricing of change orders, variations, and claims.
• Assist in preparation and maintenance of construction cost reports and commitment logs.
• Monitor subcontractor performance from a commercial and quantity perspective.

Skills

Contract administration

Progress measurement

Payment certification

Change quantification

Earned value reporting

Subcontractor performance monitoring

Job description

Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd in the United States is seeking a QS Construction Lead for a major pharma project in Ohio. This 12-month contract role will measure quantities on site, verify contractor payments, and drive commercial performance across the build.

The role requires extensive experience with large-scale industrial or pharmaceutical construction, contract administration, payment certification, and change quantification to ensure timely, compliant delivery.