Field Quantity Surveyor

Cumming Group•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless! In this role, you will be a member of our highly reputable cost management and estimating team. The cost team delivers solutions to clients in the areas of conceptual estimating, budget development, cost planning, feasibility studies, value management, economic forecasting, milestone reports, pre- and post-contract auditing, change order review and reconciliation, BIM 5D cost modeling, LEED cost analysis, life cycle costing, and more. We encourage you to research us to learn more about our outstanding reputation within this service line. We are currently hiring for a Field Quantity Surveyor in the Syracuse, NY area. In this role, you will have the opportunity to grow your quantity surveying and cost knowledge within all phases of a project, while gaining experience on a large-scale semi-conductor project. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Advise project management team on improvements and new strategies. Measure and estimate building and material costs for projects. Prepare reports about projected building costs. Work collaboratively with stakeholders in the preparation of estimates/ cost plans. KPI AI tracking progress reporting, schedule tracing reporting, Manpower loading tracking, Validate installed quantities versus reported physical progress by CM and versus engineering drawings. Also works to provide should costs in support of contractor work authorizations. KPI dashboards updated weekly with accurate cost and progress data. Reduction in cost variance and improved predictability of project budgets." Other duties as assigned. Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Requirements

Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.
Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.
Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.
Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression.
Demonstrate technical knowledge of the construction industry and the ability to use cost-estimating methods.
Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours.
Demonstrate a high degree of creativity and latitude.
Perform work tasks by receiving direction and then working independently with an interest in quickly learning and applying new skills and abilities.
Apply knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the construction field.
Ability to effectively integrate with other departments.
Ability to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information.
Possess a working knowledge of Cumming's tools, systems, and procedures.
Demonstrate understanding of BIM fundamentals.
Ability to read and interpret various documents such as Arch, Civil, Structural, MEP, Geotech, Site Logistics, and Schedules.
Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to company.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently.
Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment.
Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
Education: BS in Construction Management, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field.
Experience: 5+ years' of field quantity surveying experience post receiving undergraduate degree working in related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience: Prior experience working on large scale semi-conductor, manufacturing, life sciences or data center projects is preferred.
Capable of using AI tools.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Advise project management team on improvements and new strategies.
Measure and estimate building and material costs for projects.
Prepare reports about projected building costs.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders in the preparation of estimates/ cost plans.
KPI AI tracking progress reporting, schedule tracing reporting, Manpower loading tracking
Validate installed quantities versus reported physical progress by CM and versus engineering drawings.
Also works to provide should costs in support of contractor work authorizations.
KPI dashboards updated weekly with accurate cost and progress data.
Reduction in cost variance and improved predictability of project budgets.
Other duties as assigned.
Attendance at work during normal business hours.