Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager

WT PARTNERSHIP - SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR / COST MANAGER – FULL TIME – PHOENIX ARIZONA

OVERVIEW

Founded in Australia back in 1949, WT has become a force in North America since 2010. Recognized for our technology-forward ‘start-up’ culture, highly engaged team of multi-disciplinary advisors and long-term partnership approach with client programs, WT is a trusted advisor to Owners, Developers, Government and Private sector clients. With a footprint of over 60 locations and 1600 staff globally, we’re an award-winning advisory firm who support clients across the infrastructure investment, construction and asset management sectors. We are a privately held company, looking to hire the best talent to assist with our planned growth and be rewarded with a competitive package, training, mentorship and excellent career opportunities.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager based in Phoenix, you will be joining a growing team, working closely with all levels of the business to delivery cost estimating and management services to our clients. This position will be a client facing role split between the office and a weekly on-site presence, focused on data center projects initially, whereby you will be engaging directly with our clients, architects, consultants, and construction managers, working collaboratively to build strong lasting relationships. Applicants should be self-motivated, efficient, and positive to assist in the business’ strategic growth plan, which will afford you the opportunities to rapidly grow your career.

As a senior team member, you'll undertake multiple complex work assignments, delivering within timeframes and managing your project-based team-mates to provide outstanding professional services to our clients, while pitching in to support the leadership team in being effective and efficient at delivering incredible outcomes for the business in the region.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead, manage, undertaken and/or deliver

• Cost planning advice at the conception stage using historical data and project parameters
• Cost estimates at all stages from SD to CD
• Value engineering discussions to add value to projects
• Cost advice exercises and optional appraisals as required to enable informed decision making to achieve successful projects
• Procurement advice
• Bid process including RFP preparation, bid levelling and recommendation, plus providing commentary of contractual documentations
• GMP and lumps sum contract reviews, negotiations and/or agreements with CM’s and GC’s
• Monthly financial cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow analysis
• Change order management, including entitlement review, measurement, negotiations and recommendation as per the contractual documents and the clients’ approved process
• Payment requisitions including on site walks, plus liaising with the client’s team
• Attend and participate in meetings, plus chair meetings as required
• Final account and financial close out in accordance with the contractual requirements

Other tasks

• Assist with RFQ responses, RFP bid preparation and attend project interviews
• Collect and provide project benchmarking data
• Understanding industry trends and developments to facility accurate cost and industry advice to our clients, architects and partners
• Communicate effectively verbally and written to delivery accurate cost advice
• Demonstrate time management skills to plan, manage, and delivery tasks in a timely manner
• Demonstrate a professional manner when representing WT and liaison with all internal and external clients, stakeholders to develop a positive and collaborative working relationship
• Identify opportunities to develop new business / relationships with existing or new clients
• Support, mentor and supervise other team members as required and ensure the efficient and organized working of team members
• Support other offices, projects and/or service streams in the preparation of cost related or general tasks as required from time to time
• Assist in fostering a continuous learning environment through provision of staff training, thought leadership and mentoring
• Encourage staff suggestions and feedback on current practice
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary
• Ensure the implementation of WT Partnership policies
• Initiate and lead the development of WT Partnership policies and practice

REQUIRED

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent relevant degree
• A minimum of 5 years’ technical experience delivering medium and large projects, including out of the ground construction, data centers, and CRE TI projects
• Pre and post contract experience
• US citizenship or existing/transferable right to work in US or eligible for an E3 visa
• Covid vaccination required by existing clients

PREFERRED

• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Accreditation (MRICS), or equivalent preferred
• Experience using Cost X, OST, Revit, BIM
• Cost management consultant background or experience

BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary
• Performance related annual bonus structure 
• 4 Weeks vacation, plus generous statutory holidays
• 100% Contribution to BlueShield/Cross Platinum Level PPO Medical, Optical, and Dental
• 50% Contribution to dependent coverage
• Paid Professional Membership
• Mobile phone expensing
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental Plan
• Company 401K/Pension Plan with Employer Contributions
• Relocation expenses (by negotiation)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

WT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and recruit without regarding to perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy- related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. WT’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, team member activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

DEI

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of WT. We are committed to recruiting and creating an environment in which staff feel empowered to thrive and be themselves through our inclusive culture. We welcome your interest and invite you to join us.

HOW TO APPLY

Provide a detailed resume and cover letter including details of recent and significant projects assignments, plus achievements