DescriptionWe are currently looking for a
Cost Estimation Lead/ Quantity Surveyor Lead to join our team on a Major Infrastructure Project in Vancouver, Canada (on-site position).-Project:Infrastructure Project (Design Phase)-Estimated duration of the position: 2 years- In general, when the project ends, we try to place the employee in other projects to give him/her continuity.
-Main Responsibilities:- Lead the full cost estimation process for major transit or system-integration projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Develop Class B estimates following established industry guidelines and methodologies.
- Apply cost-estimating expertise specific to system transit projects, including site logistics, staging, crew assemblies, and productivity assumptions.
- Provide cost insights and support during all project phases (development, design advancement, and delivery).
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cost estimates align with project scope, schedule, and risk considerations.
- Utilize professional quantity surveying principles; PQS certification or equivalent is required.
-Working hours:Monday to Friday- 40 hours weekly.
-Requirements:- A minimum of 8 years of experience as a Cost Estimator Engineer, including 5 years in leading the complete estimate role on major transit/ system-integration projects or heavy civil construction projects.
- Experience with developing a Class B estimate according to industry guidelines.
- Experience in system transit project cost estimating is an asset to understand project site logistics, staging, crew assemblies and productivity estimate assumptions
- Certifications: the ideal candidate should hold a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) Certification or equivalent
-Benefits:- Working for an international company currently expanding.
- 22 paid vacation days + 5 working days of sick leave (100% salary).
- Travel: At the beginning and end of the project.
- Hotel: Two weeks of accommodation at the beginning and end of the project.
- Laptop and phone are provided.
- Local Health insurance provided.
The description and conditions indicated here are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees but do not constitute a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and general competencies required by the staff. Additionally, they do not establish an employment contract and are subject to modifications as required by the employer.
