Senior Quantity Surveyor

Hitachi•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hitachi Rail is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and perform a broad range of administrative and strategic tasks. The position is based in Oakland, California. The role supports project commercial and construction activities, including payment applications and certificates, invoices, claims and variations, quantity surveying and re-measurement, risk and variation tracking, construction reporting, and monitoring material receipts. The successful candidate will work jointly with the Construction Manager and Administrative Department and help maintain client relationships and project reporting arrangements.

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, Telecom, 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 and with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
Computer proficiency, including strong knowledge of PCs and software applications related to the work.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
English proficiency.

Responsibilities

Issue monthly statements with the Construction Manager according to project planning.
Work jointly with the Construction Manager to obtain client approval of Progress Payment Certificates (PPCs).
Ensure PPCs comply with the contractual scheme.
Work with the Administrative Department to process invoices after approval under STS procedures.
Ensure invoices comply with contractual requirements.
Support the Construction Manager in preparing claims and variations, including economic evaluation of related activities and priced bills of materials.
Perform 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 applications for payment and internal valuations.
Identify and prepare claims and variations and provide economic evaluations of 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 (QPRs), and client presentations.
Coordinate and monitor material receipts to ensure proper quantities and timely correction of shortages.