Quantity Surveyor / Cost Engineer – Construction, NZ Projects

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Create comprehensive and precise project estimates that encompass labor, materials, subcontractors, and profit margins.

• Evaluate pricing from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.

• Generate professionally structured quotations for client presentations.

• Maintain estimating templates and pricing databases within the system.

• Identify and document project variations due to scope modifications or site conditions.

• Develop detailed variation cost breakdowns and justification reports.

• Keep an up-to-date variation register for each project.

• Ensure that approved variations are incorporated into budgets and contract values.

• Accurately prepare progress claims and charge-up invoices in a timely manner.

• Reconcile claims against contract values and approved variations.

• Address invoice-related inquiries from clients and internal teams.

• Maintain complete financial records for all projects.

• Monitor project budgets compared to actual costs using Buildertrend or a similar platform.

• Track all cost categories, including labor, materials, and subcontractors.

• Generate regular cost reports that highlight risks and variances.

• Report cost overruns with suggestions for corrective actions.

• Monitor labor hours across active projects and compare them against budgets.

• Prepare reports on productivity and labor utilization for management.

• Work closely with site teams to align labor forecasting with actual site conditions.

• Identify significant variances for further review.

• Coordinate material ordering from the quotation stage through to delivery.

• Ensure that procurement processes align with project schedules and budgets.

• Manage relationships with suppliers to ensure cost effectiveness and reliability.

• Reconcile purchase orders with supplier invoices.

• Act as a vital link between office staff, site teams, suppliers, and clients.

• Support the ongoing improvement of systems, templates, and workflows.

• Assist in establishing standardized processes to enhance efficiency and consistency.

• Maintain professional communication with all stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Background in Quantity Surveying, estimating, or construction cost administration.

• Strong expertise in Buildertrend or comparable construction management software.

• Exceptional numerical accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Strong written communication and documentation abilities.

• Experience collaborating with both office and site-based teams.

• Formal qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline (Desirable).

• Experience with residential or commercial construction projects valued between $1M and $2M (Desirable).

• Familiarity with New Zealand construction standards and contract frameworks (e.g., NZS 3910) (Desirable).

• Experience in procurement and supplier management (Desirable).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork.

• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

• Access to the latest tools and technologies in the industry.