Quantity Surveyor

Job summary

The Quantity Surveyor manages cost control, contract administration, and commercial reporting for assigned project scopes. They collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate cost management, procurement, and financial performance while maintaining compliance with contractual obligations.

Job details

Summary The Quantity Surveyor supports cost control, contract administration, and commercial reporting across assigned scopes of work on the Union Station project. Working closely with project teams and commercial leadership, this role supports accurate cost management, procurement, forecasting, and financial performance while ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and project procedures. The role requires strong collaboration with construction, engineering, project controls, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders to effectively manage quantities, costs, changes, and commercial documentation throughout the project lifecycle. ABOUT ALBERICI Alberici Constructors, Ltd. is part of Alberici Corporation, a $4-billion North American construction firm recently ranked 31st largest General Contractor in Engineering News Record. Operating in the Canadian construction industry since 1908, Alberici has served countless communities through the development of infrastructure, food manufactories and energy centers amongst others. At Alberici, we are proud of the quality of life our buildings bring to families throughout North America. Working at Alberici means satisfaction in knowing the work we do improves the lives of others. In turn, we continually invest in the development of our employees to provide them with fulfilling careers. We build the critical structures that improve lives and strengthen communities. Our mission is simple — and our approach to delivering on it is equally straightforward. We are as open and honest with our employees and partners as we are with our clients. We are here to work together to do the best work possible to bring this mission to life. When it comes to our team, Alberici employees are built differently. We seek the best and brightest and are committed to investing in our people and providing the training and resources they need to learn, grow, and advance. Are you Built for the Challenge? Our Values: Working Safely Valuing Diversity Serving Humbly Executing with Integrity Solving Creatively Engaging Fully Key Responsibilities • Manage quantities, measurements, and cost tracking for assigned scopes of work. • Prepare and maintain cost forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis. • Administer contracts, including change management, variations, and payment certifications. • Review and validate subcontractor progress claims against contract requirements. • Support procurement activities, including scope development, bid evaluations, and award recommendations. • Maintain accurate commercial records, logs, and supporting documentation. • Prepare and support financial and commercial reporting. • Collaborate with project teams to manage scope, quantities, and cost impacts. • Identify and communicate commercial risks and opportunities. • Ensure compliance with project procedures and contractual obligations. • Maintain accurate documentation to support project reporting and audit requirements. Qualifications & Experience • Post-secondary degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field. • 3–7 years of experience in quantity surveying, cost control, commercial management, or a related construction role. • Strong understanding of construction contracts, cost management, procurement, and change management. • Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, transportation, transit, or complex construction projects is preferred. • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy. • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost tracking/reporting tools. • Experience with Smartsheet or similar tools is considered an asset. • Knowledge of commercial governance and reporting requirements. Work Environment This position is primarily office-based in Burlington, Ontario, with occasional visits to project sites. Flexible work arrangements, including remote work, may be available in alignment with business needs and the company's remote work policy. Alberici is a North American company with multiple Operating Companies: Alberici Constructors, Inc., Alberici Constructors, LTD., Alberici Construcciones, BRC, CAS Constructors, Filanc, Flintco, Hillsdale Fabricators, Kienlen Constructors, and WWPS. Artificial intelligence–enabled tools may have been used in the preparation and drafting of this job posting for the purposes of content development and clarity. No artificial intelligence systems are used at any stage of the recruitment, assessment, screening, interviewing, or selection process. All hiring decisions are made exclusively by authorized human representatives of the organization.

What you’ll do

The Quantity Surveyor manages cost control, contract administration, and commercial reporting for assigned project scopes. They collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate cost management, procurement, and financial performance while maintaining compliance with contractual obligations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a post-secondary degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field. The role requires 3–7 years of experience in quantity surveying or cost control, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong knowledge of construction contracts.

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Construction Management · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Cost Control · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Quantity surveying
• Cost control
• Contract administration
• Commercial reporting
• Procurement
• Cost forecasting
• Budgeting
• Variance analysis
• Change management
• Payment certification
• Microsoft Excel
• Smartsheet
• Stakeholder management
• Analytical skills
• Construction management
• Financial reporting
• Change Management
• Governance
• Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management
• Honesty
• Leadership
• Detail Oriented
• Collaboration
• Auditing
• Construction Management
• Forecasting
• Effective Communication
• Project Controls
• Construction
• Systems Development Life Cycle
• Subcontracting
• Reporting Tools
• Contract Management
• Commercial Management
• Cost Management
• Quantity Surveying
• Cost Control
• Project Documentation
• Civil Engineering
• Project Stakeholders
• Scope Management
• Variance Analysis
• Content Development
• Construction Engineering
• Metal Fabrication
• Artificial Intelligence Systems

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Transportation
• Quantity Surveyor
• Project Controls Manager
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists

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