Quantity Surveyor

Who We Are

Toscano Clements Taylor recently celebrated our 15-year anniversary alongside our team of 40 employees who work in our offices in New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, and DC. Our vision has remained steadfast since the company’s inception and we aim to continue being a client-focused, boutique cost estimating firm making an impact in the industry. Our goal is to not only make a noticeable impression in the industry, despite being a smaller company, but to leave a memorable legacy as the firm changes ownership and leadership from generation to generation.

As a small firm, we provide our employees with the opportunity to stand out and shine as they develop their skills while being trusted to serve on exciting projects with renowned clients. The results of our work can be seen in a variety of iconic projects, ranging from the redevelopment of the Moynihan Station to improvements done on the U.S. Capitol Building. With a culture built around teamwork, trust, enthusiasm, and an ambitious spirit, we are constantly looking to develop new leaders who can carry the firm forward for many years to come. TCT strives to give our employees a voice, empowering them to spot new opportunities, develop themselves professionally, and make innovative contributions to our firm that match our values. Those who join our team can expect to work with a diverse, collaborative team with a strong dedication to delivering a high quality, valuable result to our clients. To learn more about us, please visit us at www.tctcost.com.

Job Summary

TCT has an opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor, to join our growing firm. The successful candidate will lead projects to achieve a high standard of service delivery, with successful outcomes for our clients, capturing and sharing knowledge across projects, enhancing our culture of innovation and reinforcing our reputation as a preferred service provider.

Responsibilities

• Providing accurate cost advice and reporting during the Pre-construction phases of the project
• Leading cost planning activities at Feasibility Stage and throughout Design Phase
• Providing Value Management services during project design
• Leading Risk Analysis services throughout project lifecycle
• Providing Life Cycle Cost analyses to facilitate decision making
• Delivering accurate project cost estimates
• Providing benchmarking of project costs
• Leading advice related to procurement, contracting strategies and administration of GMP or other contracts
• Delivering all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner
• Assuming a leading role in setting objectives and priorities, working as a proactive team player
• Maintaining effective communication to ensure all information is available for successful project completion; liaising with other managers to ensure efficient financial control and profitability
• Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner; meeting, negotiating and corresponding with clients to form strong working relationships
• Providing Program Management services
• Establishing and monitoring project budgets
• Leading advice related to procurement, contracting strategies and administration of GMP or other contracts
• Review of contractors’ proposals
• Negotiation of GMPs and other contract vehicles
• Providing general leadership of the project controls and cost management resources; monitoring project demands and taking ownership of all documents and deliverables created by the team
• Supervising the development of Primavera schedules and review of contractor schedules
• Implementing robust monitoring and control processes to ensure project costs, schedules and any related risks are regularly reviewed 
• Delivering project construction cost reports with cost forecasting and cost control, managing contingencies and regularly reporting to client stakeholders, including delivering presentations and report writing
• Liaising with the contractor’s project controls and project managers in reviewing, challenging and negotiating supporting cost validation documentation
• Leading change order and claims review, including review and recommendation of entitlements in accordance with the contractual terms and conditions
• Overseeing change management work process
• Leading review of contractor payment applications and recommendations to client

Qualifications

• BSc in quantity surveying or equivalent
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
• Certification with AACEI (CCP)
• A minimum of ten years’ technical delivery experience gained within a global construction consultancy
• A minimum of five years working in the USA
• Experience in managing other qualified staff
• Experience in reporting to external clients
• Pre- and post-contract experience
• Experience in using estimating software
• Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills
• Well-organized, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute
• A team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic,

The above statements are intended to describe the essential job functions and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties performed by personnel occupying this position.

As TCT continues to adapt to a changing work environment this role will initially require the first 90 days to be in a TCT office. After said period, this role may become a hybrid work schedule.

Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications and location and typically ranges from $75,000 to $110,000.

TCT’s comprehensive compensation package includes flexible work schedules; company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, short- and long-term disability insurance; employee referral, professional license and year-end bonuses.

Toscano Clements Taylor is an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.