Associate Director, QS (Senior Quantity Surveyor)

About the role

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, is hiring a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Calgary. The role works with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, covering programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the development of cost estimates for projects from concept through execution
• Analyze tender returns so the client receives value for money
• Take part in value engineering discussions to identify the best solution for the client
• Provide life cycle cost and sustainability advice
• Benchmark for validation and target-setting on major projects
• Lead the interface with the client and other consultants at all project stages
• Work in project teams to make sure the client's goals are managed and achieved

Required profile

• 7+ years of experience in cost estimating positions across all project phases
• A recognized university degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Construction Management or a relevant subject
• Membership in relevant professional organizations (CIQS/RICS) is a bonus

Required skills

• Knowledge and proficiency with cost estimating tools

What we offer

• Health and dental coverage for you and your dependents, including paramedical services
• Health spending account
• RRSP option with company matching
• Annual learning and development budget and online learning tools
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to the role
• Vacation, flex and sick days, and a flexible hybrid work approach