WT PARTNERSHIP - QUANTITY SURVEYOR / COST MANAGER – NEW YORK
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 a planned growth and be rewarded with a competitive package, training, mentorship and excellent career opportunities.
THE ROLE
As a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager in the New York office 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, architects and developers. 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Undertaken and deliver
Cost estimates and peer reviews at all stages from SD to CD
Cost advice exercises and optional appraisals as required to enable informed decision making to achieve successful projects
Procurement advice and strategies tailored to the project conditions, to best meet the client’s needs and requirements
Bid process including RFP preparation, bid levelling and recommendation, plus providing commentary of contractual documentations
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, soft costs invoices, plus liaising with the client’s accounting 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 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 effective 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 with clients, consultants and contractors to develop a positive and collaborative working relationship
Identify opportunities to develop new business with existing
Support other team members as required
Support other offices, projects and/or services stream in the preparation of cost related or general task as required from time to time
Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary
REQUIRED
BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent relevant degree
A minimum of 4 years’ technical experience
Pre and post contract experience
US citizenship and/or existing/transferable right to work in US
Covid vaccination required by existing clients
PREFERRED
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Accreditation (MRICS), or equivalent preferred
Experience using cost X, OST, Revit, BIM
BENEFITS
Competitive base Salary
Performance related annual bonus structure
4 Weeks’ Vacation plus Statutory Holidays
Mobile phone expensive
Comprehensive Medical and Dental Plan
Company Pension Plan with Employer Contributions
Paid Professional Membership Dues
Relocation expenses (by negotiation)
HOW TO APPLY
Provide a detailed resume and covering letter including details of recent and significant projects, plus achievements.
