Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager

WT Partnership•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in Australia in 1949 and expanding into North America in 2010, WT is a recognized advisory firm known for its technology-forward culture, multi-disciplinary team, and client-focused approach. We serve Owners, Developers, Government, and Private sector clients across infrastructure investment, construction, and asset management. As a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager, you will join a growing team, collaborating across the business to deliver cost estimating and management services. This role requires a self-motivated, efficient, and positive individual to support our strategic growth and offers opportunities for rapid career advancement.

Requirements

BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent relevant degree.
A minimum of 4 years’ technical experience.
Pre and post contract experience.
US citizenship and/or existing/transferable right to work in the US.
Covid vaccination required by existing clients.

Nice To Haves

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Accreditation (MRICS), or equivalent preferred.
Experience using Cost X, OST, Revit, BIM.

Responsibilities

Undertake and deliver Cost estimates and peer reviews at all stages from SD to CD.
Provide cost advice and optional appraisals to enable informed decision-making for successful projects.
Offer procurement advice and strategies tailored to project conditions to meet client needs.
Manage the bid process, including RFP preparation, bid leveling, recommendation, and commentary on contractual documentation.
Perform monthly financial cost reporting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
Manage change orders, including entitlement review, measurement, negotiations, and recommendations per contractual documents and client processes.
Process payment requisitions, soft cost invoices, and liaise with the client's accounting team.
Attend and participate in meetings, and chair meetings as required.
Manage final account and financial close-out in accordance with contractual requirements.
Assist with RFP bid preparation and attend project interviews.
Collect and provide project benchmarking data.
Understand industry trends and developments to provide accurate cost and industry advice.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to deliver accurate cost advice.
Demonstrate time management skills to plan, manage, and deliver tasks in a timely manner.
Represent WT professionally with clients, consultants, and contractors to foster positive working relationships.
Identify opportunities for new business development with existing clients.
Support other team members, offices, projects, and/or service streams as required.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.