Surveyor - Cost Management Surveyor

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The Program Cost Consultancy of AECOM is currently seeking pragmatic, highly talented and experienced Cost Management Surveyor.  This role can be done on a "hybrid" basis--meaning, a combination of work from home and work out of any of the AECOM offices located in: Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Markham, ON;  Mississauga, ON. 

Major Responsibilities: 

• Complete Mechanical, Electrical and Process (MEP) cost estimating, cost control, project controls, contracts review, change order review through pre-contract design phases.
• Managing and assisting in post- contract change order review. 

During the Design Phase, the job incumbent will: 

• Prepare preconstruction cost estimates for commercial and infrastructure projects across Canada.
• Developing detailed MEP cost estimates from engineering drawings; identify deficiencies and/or questions; and assist the project team toward the answers.
• Completing comparative system cost options i.e. cost alternatives or Value Engineering and reviews to help the design team in selection processes through-out the pre-contract design phases.
• Be willing to accumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates.
• Preparation of Class D – A cost estimate.  
• Provide coordination and liaison with project management and project engineering personnel throughout the estimate development.   

During the Construction phase, the job incumbent might: 

• Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and cost allowances for scope changes 
• Review the scope specified within the proposal to ensure it is specification compliant
• Review labour rates to ensure conformance to the contract requirements
• Review labour productivity to ensure that the labor hours are in conformance with contract working restrictions, overtime is appropriate, etc. 
• Review quantities and ensure there is a fair and reasonable representation of additional scope, as well as possible credits
• Review pre-purchased material or equipment and/or equipment rental rates against fair and reasonable pricing reference

Minimum Requirements: 

• University Degree in relevant field of study + 8 (eight) years of relevant experience in cost estimating, cost control, project controls.
• Demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education may be considered. 

Preferred Requirements: 

• PQS/MRICS designation
• Experience preparing preconstruction cost estimates for commercial and infrastructure projects
• Experience managing and assisting in post- contract change order review. 
• Have an understanding for the make-up of net-costs; including review of equipment/material prices, labor rates/ fringe benefits.

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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