Senior Quantity Surveyor supporting construction and infrastructure projects in Canada. Leading cost management and commercial responsibilities across the project lifecycle in a hybrid environment.
About the role
- Senior Quantity Surveyor managing cost planning, contracts, procurement, and risk for Arcadis’ Canadian construction and infrastructure projects. Supporting sustainable delivery across the full project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Lead cost planning and estimating throughout the project lifecycle
- Prepare and maintain project cost plans and budgets from concept through execution, handover, and warranty phases across Canada
- Produce quantity take-offs and cost estimates using Canadian market rates, regional labour productivity norms, and local supply chain intelligence
- Support feasibility studies, investment appraisals, and benchmarking
- Manage commercial and contract responsibilities under Arcadis policies and Canadian contract standards, including NEC and CCDC
- Administer contracts, variations, claims, extensions of time, and final account settlements
- Oversee contractor payment applications, valuations, and final accounts
- Lead or support procurement and tendering activities, including tender documents, bid evaluation, and tender reports
- Provide procurement strategy advice aligned with Canadian public procurement rules
- Monitor project costs and prepare monthly cost reports and forecasts
- Track committed and forecast expenditure, change control, and contingency utilisation
- Identify and manage commercial and cost risks and implement mitigation measures
- Engage in value engineering workshops and provide life-cycle cost and sustainability advice
- Build relationships with clients, contractors, subconsultants, and internal Arcadis teams
- Support and mentor junior quantity surveyors and quality-assure their outputs
- Present commercial and cost information to stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with Arcadis procedures, client governance, and Canadian statutory requirements including tax, HST/GST, and import duties
Requirements
- Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail
- Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Bilingualism (English/French) an advantage depending on region
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within multi-disciplinary project teams across Canada
- Proactive problem-solving ability with clear commercial recommendations
- Proficiency with MS Office and cost management/estimating software
- Awareness of Canadian sustainability initiatives and codes
- Professional membership of CIQS or RICS is preferred
- Experience estimating Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems is advantageous
- Familiarity with Canadian cost databases and estimating tools is desirable
Benefits
- Skills-based career development approach
- Meaningful work delivering sustainable solutions
- Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
- Inclusive workplace commitment
- Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans strongly encouraged to apply
Job title
Job type
Experience level
Salary
Degree requirement
No Education Requirement
Location requirements
Report this job
Found something wrong with the page? Please let us know by submitting a report below.
Senior Cost Advisor, Quantity Surveyor involved in managing cost on large civil projects. Working within a multidisciplinary team on various projects across North America.
Quantity Surveyor assisting rhi Calgary team in delivering project services. Collaborating with clients and managing project costs and risks while ensuring quality outputs.