Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager

WT Partnership•Boston, MA

12h•$100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

WT Partnership is a privately held advisory firm founded in Australia in 1949, with a North American presence since 2010. The company has more than 60 locations and 1,600 staff globally and serves clients across infrastructure investment, construction, and asset management. It describes its culture as technology-forward and collaborative, and is hiring to support planned growth. The Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager will join a growing team and deliver cost estimating and management services to clients, architects, and developers. The client-facing role is initially focused on commercial real estate and tenant improvement fit-out projects, involving direct collaboration with clients, architects, consultants, and construction managers. The role handles multiple complex assignments, coordinates project-based teammates, and supports regional leadership and business growth. Candidates for the Boston or New York City offices are preferred; the East Coast USA is preferred.

Requirements

BSc in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent relevant degree.
At least 6 years of technical experience delivering medium and large projects, including CRE/TI fit-out projects.
Pre- and post-contract experience.
U.S. citizenship and/or an existing or transferable right to work in the United States.
COVID-19 vaccination, as required by existing clients.

Nice To Haves

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors accreditation (MRICS) or equivalent.
Experience using CostX, OST, Revit, or BIM.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, undertake, or deliver cost planning advice at project conception using historical data and project parameters.
Prepare cost estimates and peer reviews at all stages from schematic design (SD) through construction documents (CD).
Participate in value-engineering discussions and, when needed, workshops.
Manage project risks and regularly review and update the risk register.
Provide cost advice and optional appraisals to support informed project decisions.
Develop procurement advice and strategies tailored to project conditions and client needs.
Manage bid processes, including RFP preparation, bid levelling and recommendations, and commentary on contractual documentation.
Review and negotiate GMP and lump-sum contracts, and reach agreements with construction managers and general contractors.
Prepare monthly financial cost reports, forecasts, and cash-flow analyses.
Manage change orders, including entitlement review, measurement, negotiation, and recommendations according to contractual documents and client-approved processes.
Review payment requisitions and soft-cost invoices, and liaise with the client’s accounting team.
Attend and participate in meetings and chair meetings as required.
Complete final accounts and financial close-out in accordance with contractual requirements.
Assist with RFQ responses, RFP bid preparation, and project interviews.
Collect and provide project benchmarking data.
Track industry trends and developments to support accurate cost and industry advice to clients, architects, and partners.
Communicate cost advice accurately in writing and verbally.
Plan and manage work to deliver tasks on time.
Represent WT professionally and build positive, collaborative relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to develop new business and relationships with existing or prospective clients.
Support, mentor, and supervise team members as required, promoting efficient and organized team operations.
Support other offices, projects, or service streams with cost-related and general tasks as needed.
Promote continuous learning through staff training, thought leadership, and mentoring; encourage staff suggestions and feedback on current practices.
Perform other duties deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Ensure implementation of WT Partnership policies and initiate and lead development of company policies and practices.