Senior Quantity Surveyor - Ontario Line Project

About the role

HITACHI RAIL STS CANADA, INC. is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor for its Ontario Line Project, based in Toronto, Ontario. The position is full time and sits in a fast-paced environment, covering a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The salary range is CAD 101,842 to CAD 152,763.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure monthly statements are issued with the Construction Manager according to project planning, and work with them to obtain client approval of the Progress Payment Certificate (PPC).
• Check that PPCs and invoices comply with contractual requirements, and process invoices with the Administrative department after prior approval under STS procedures.
• Take part in preparing claims and variations with the Construction Manager, providing economic evaluations of the related activities (priced BOM).
• Carry out all quantity surveying duties, including re-measurement, and prepare interim progress applications for payment and internal valuations.
• Prepare PPCs for subcontractors and review and update risk registers and variation tracker sheets monthly, including them in monthly reports.
• Establish, monitor and maintain reporting arrangements, resources and client relationships, including daily, weekly and monthly progress reports, the quarterly progress report and client presentations.
• Coordinate and monitor material receipts for proper quantities and rectify shortages promptly.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor working for a contractor.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Familiarity with rail metro and transit system technologies (power supply, signalling, TLC, SCADA, overhead catenary systems).
• English proficiency; criminal clear background check required.

Required skills

• Estimating, budgeting and planning.
• Strong communication, presentation, documentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write accurate reports and electronic communications quickly.
• Computer proficiency with PC software related to the work.

What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, long-term disability, life and accident insurance, and a retirement savings plan.
• Paid vacation, flextime and work/life programs.
• Training and development opportunities.