A.W. Hooker Associates Ltd is a medium-sized Quantity Surveying / Construction Cost Consultants company for the construction industry with over fifty years of experience in the industry. Our expertise is collective with experts in all disciplines including Architectural, Structural, Civil, Independent Certification, Mechanical, Electrical, Expert Witness and Loan Monitoring.
We are currently seeking Intermediate and Senior Quantity Surveyors / Cost Consultants /Estimators who are ambitious, goal-oriented and motivated by a challenge and have a minimum of three years experience, preferrably working as a Cost Consultant. Are you stifled and without growth opportunities, we will allow you to show us your worth.
Responsibilities Required For The Postions - but not limited to:
- Read and understand construction drawings and specifications at an advanced level
- Ability to already prepare, co-ordinate & deliver estimates on your own or as part of a team (within set schedules)
- Ability to prepare and complete trade/elemental take-offs based on preliminary design documents
- Ability to complete an elemental estimate, including the preamble, customized estimate summaries, ready for review with a Supervisor or or Principal-in-charge.
- Be able to interpret and understand elemental ratios for various building types
- Be able to assume some of the responsibility for the scheduled completion of portions of the work. This would include ensuring the work being delegated is being completed on time.
- Ability to provide direction to Junior staff when required.
- Ability to follow instructions provided by Supervisors or the principal-in-charge in an effort to organize, and coordinate resources. You should be able to pass on these instructions to junior staff
- Take responsibility for the work delegated to junior staff under their direction, including checking the work of other Quantity Surveyors for errors, completeness, and compliance with company standards.
- Perform gross error checks on completed elemental estimates including checking elemental quantities, ratios, and pricing research with vendors in affirming unit rates.
- Be capable of preparing a plan for the delegation of work, and effectively utilizing resources in the completion of a given task.
- Be capable of assuming some of the responsibility for the scheduled completion of the work of junior staff under their direction and be conscious of how the work under their control fits into the overall project schedule. The Professional Quantity Surveyor must be a team player within the project team.
- Coordinate the distribution of the applicable project documentation to the various team members of the company in a timely manner.
Skills and Experience Required
- Minimum 3 years experience in quantity surveying, with CEC, PQS or on the path towards it.
- Knowledge of MS Excel and general computer skills are essential, as well as, good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
- Experience using software for on screen take-off as well as, Bluebeam, Adobe, Bidscreen, Navisworks, Siteworx, etc. is an asset.
- Ability to read and visualize the design from architectural drawings.
- Ability to converse with industry trades in researching pricing via telephone and email.
- Drivers License and/or own car is an asset.
Qualifications / Educational Requirements
- Completion of or working towards the PQS or CEC designation is preferred.
- Diploma in Architectural, Construction or Civil Technology, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Science or in a related field, with an interest in pre-construction services.
If you enjoy working in a professional and friendly workplace that is flexible and open to remote working for suitable candidates on a full spectrum of commercial, institutional, infrastructure projects and have a desire to further your career and personal development, apply through LinkedIn with your cover letter.
Salary commensurate with position and experience and includes an excellent benefit package, including RRSP matching, summer hours, and flexible work arrangements. Bonus and incentive programs also available to further supplement salary. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Only suitable applicants will be contacted.
