Location:Oakland, California, United States
Job ID:R0147150
Date Posted:2026-10-19
Company Name:HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.
Profession (Job Category):Project/Program Management
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote:No
Job Description:Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated
Senior Quantity Surveyor who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic.
The position is based in
Oakland, California.Accountabilities• Ensure the monthly statement issuing, with the Construction Manager, according to the project planning
• Act jointly with the Construction Manager to achieve the approval of the Progress Payment certificate (PPC) by the client.
• Ensure compliance of the Progress Payment certificate (PPC) with the contractual scheme
• Act jointly with Administrative dept to process the invoices (being previously approved according to the STS procedures)
• Ensure the compliance of the Invoice with the contractual requirements
• Act with the Construction manager during the preparation of claims and variations, giving in return the economical evaluation of the related activities (priced BOM)
• All Quantity Surveying duties include re-measurement.
• Ensure risk registers, variation trackers sheets are reviewed and updated monthly and included within monthly reports.
• Preparation of interim progress applications for payment and internal valuations.
• Recognition and preparation of claims and variations, giving in return the economic evaluation of the related activities.
• Preparation of the Progress Payment Certificate for subcontractor(s).
• Establishing, monitoring and maintaining reporting arrangements, resources and client relationships.
• Reporting: Implementing/monitoring/controlling the construction reporting including (Daily/Weekly/Monthly Progress report, Quarter Progress Report QPR and Client Presentation).
• Coordinating and monitoring material receipt for proper quantities and timely rectifying any shortages.
Required Skills/ Knowledge- Minimum of 5 plus years' experience working for a contractor as a Quantity Surveyor.
- Familiar with rail metro projects transit systems technologies (power supply, signalling, Telecom, SCADA)
- Core skills: communication, presentation, documentation, training, delivery.
- Experience with estimating, budgeting, and planning.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to complete written reports and electronic communications expeditiously and with a high-degree of accuracy and professionalism.
- Computer proficiency with a strong knowledge of PCs and software applications related to the work.
Education:Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Languages:English Proficiency
In accordance with the DOT's FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi's substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.
The salary range for this position is $142,209 - $237,015 USD per year. Final pay is determined by the candidate's experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.
Benefits:Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.
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