Senior Quantity Surveyor

Arcadis•Vancouver, BC

12d•CA$93,000 - CA$139,000

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Cost Management team in Canada. This team supports construction and infrastructure projects, particularly in mobility and places, by offering commercial, technical, and financial expertise. The role ensures accurate cost estimation, on-time delivery, budget control, and high standards. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide senior-level cost and commercial management throughout the project lifecycle, maintain accurate cost control, offer commercial and contractual advice aligned with Canadian practices and regulations, and manage contract administration. Additionally, the role will support procurement and tendering, collaborate with project teams, clients, and contractors to mitigate risk, and drive value and contractual compliance for projects or components of larger programs.

Requirements

Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail
Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within multi-disciplinary project teams across Canada
Proactive problem-solver who presents clear options and commercial recommendations
Proficient with MS Office and cost management/estimating software
Commitment to sustainability, quality and client service
Awareness of Canadian sustainability initiatives and codes

Nice To Haves

Bilingualism (English/French) an advantage depending on region
Familiarity with Canadian cost databases and estimating tools is desirable
Professional member of CIQS or RICS is preferred.
Experience in estimating Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems is advantageous

Responsibilities

Lead cost planning and estimating throughout the project lifecycle.
Prepare and maintain project cost plans and budgets from concept through execution, handover, and warranty phases for projects across Canada.
Produce detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates using Canadian market rates, regional labour productivity norms, and local supply chain intelligence.
Support feasibility studies, investment appraisals, and benchmarking to inform early-stage decision-making.
Manage commercial and contract responsibilities in line with Arcadis policies and Canadian contract standards, including NEC, CCDC, and other relevant forms.
Administer contracts and handle variations, claims, extensions of time, and final account settlements while ensuring provincial and federal compliance.
Oversee contractor payment applications, valuations, and final accounts to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
Lead or support procurement and tendering activities.
Prepare tender documents, evaluate bids, and produce tender reports and recommendations.
Provide procurement advice on appropriate strategies to meet project objectives and align with Canadian public procurement rules when applicable.
Monitor project costs, prepare monthly cost reports and forecasts, and track committed and forecast expenditure, change control, and contingency utilisation to support financial governance and reporting.
Identify and manage commercial and cost risks, proposing and implementing mitigation measures.
Engage in value engineering workshops and provide life-cycle cost and sustainability advice, including whole-life costing and carbon impact considerations aligned with Canadian green building standards (e.g., provincial energy codes, CaGBC/BOMA where relevant).
Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, subconsultants, and internal Arcadis teams.
Support and mentor junior quantity surveyors and quality-assure their outputs.
Present commercial and cost information clearly to stakeholders and ensure compliance with Arcadis procedures, client governance, and local statutory requirements such as tax, HST/GST, and import duties.

Benefits

Sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions
Opportunity to work on construction and infrastructure projects
Support senior-level cost and commercial management
Commercial and contractual advice aligned with Canadian practice and regulations
Contract administration
Procurement and tendering support
Collaboration with project teams, clients, and contractors
Risk mitigation
Value and contractual compliance
Cost planning and estimating
Project cost plans and budgets
Quantity take-offs and cost estimates
Feasibility studies, investment appraisals, and benchmarking
Management of commercial and contract responsibilities
Contract administration for NEC, CCDC, and other relevant forms
Handling variations, claims, extensions of time, and final account settlements
Provincial and federal compliance
Overseeing contractor payment applications, valuations, and final accounts
Procurement and tendering activities
Tender document preparation, bid evaluation, and tender reports
Procurement advice
Monitoring project costs and preparing monthly cost reports and forecasts
Tracking committed and forecast expenditure, change control, and contingency utilisation
Financial governance and reporting
Identification and management of commercial and cost risks
Value engineering workshops
Life-cycle cost and sustainability advice
Whole-life costing and carbon impact considerations
Alignment with Canadian green building standards
Building strong relationships with clients, contractors, subconsultants, and internal teams
Support and mentorship for junior quantity surveyors
Quality assurance of junior quantity surveyors' outputs
Presentation of commercial and cost information to stakeholders
Compliance with Arcadis procedures, client governance, and local statutory requirements
Skills-based approach to career development
Meaningful work delivering sustainable solutions
Opportunity to make a mark on career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world
Creating a lasting legacy