Senior Quantity Surveyor

Hitachi•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•$142,209 - $237,015•Onsite

About The Position

Hitachi Rail is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle a wide range of tasks, from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Oakland, California. The role supports project commercial and quantity surveying activities, including payment applications, valuations, claims, variations, reporting, subcontractor payment certificates, and coordination of material receipts.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience working for a contractor as a Quantity Surveyor.
Familiarity with rail metro projects and transit systems technologies, including power supply, signalling, telecommunications, and SCADA.
Core skills in communication, presentation, documentation, training, and 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 promptly, accurately, and professionally.
Computer proficiency, including strong knowledge of PCs and software applications related to the work.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
English proficiency.

Responsibilities

Coordinate monthly statement issuance with the Construction Manager in accordance with project planning.
Work with the Construction Manager to obtain client approval of Progress Payment Certificates (PPCs) and ensure they comply with contractual requirements.
Work with the Administrative department to process invoices after approval under STS procedures, ensuring invoices comply with contractual requirements.
Support the Construction Manager in preparing claims and variations, including economic evaluation and priced bills of materials (BOM).
Perform all quantity surveying duties, including re-measurement.
Review and update risk registers and variation tracker sheets monthly, and include them in monthly reports.
Prepare interim progress payment applications and internal valuations.
Recognize and prepare claims and variations, including economic evaluation of the related activities.
Prepare Progress Payment Certificates for subcontractors.
Establish, monitor, and maintain reporting arrangements, resources, and client relationships.
Implement, monitor, and control construction reporting, including daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, Quarterly Progress Reports (QPR), and client presentations.
Coordinate and monitor material receipts, ensuring quantities are correct and shortages are rectified promptly.