Quantity Surveyor

JOB REQUISITES

Role Summary

WSP India is currently seeking Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator for our Australia Mining infrastructure Projects (Materials Handling Infrastructure). Candidate should have Experience in estimation of multi project programs in complex environments of O & G, Power, Mat. Handling/Mining processing plant EPCM projects with multiple stakeholders.

A Team player and willing to work collaboratively with a motivated and highly successful team in

Australia

Responsibilities

• Prepare Bills of Quantities, tender documents, addendums, contract documents, and pricing strategies while managing contract variations.
• Review technical specifications, Bills of Quantities, engineering processes, cost estimations, rate analyses, and overall contract management.
• Lead the tendering process, including bid evaluations, tender reporting, and contractor/supplier recommendations.
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation to calculate quantity of material, labor, and equipment requirements.
• Conduct cost research and analyze pricing data from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with project management teams to ensure accurate and timely cost estimations.
• Maintain and update the cost database and estimating templates to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare, analyze, and present cost reports at various project phases and stage gates using P6 or relevant software tools.
• Regularly track actual expenditures against the budget and forecast future costs, identifying variances and trends.
• Prepare precise cost estimates for multi-project programmes during various design stages (Concept, Schematic, Tender, drawings, constructions, commissioning).
• Develop and maintain project cost reports, forecasts, and budgets, highlighting variances and potential risks.
• Conduct value engineering exercises to enhance project value while reducing costs and maintaining quality.
• Prepare and manage main/subcontract agreements, ensuring risk mitigation and adherence to commercial terms.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Assess capital and revenue expenditure over the project life cycle.
• Identify and propose mitigation strategies for potential risks in budgeting and costs.
• Assist in preparing and negotiating claims and dispute resolutions per contractual terms.
• Evaluate contractor submissions and provide timely feedback/approvals.
• Ensure project compliance with employer requirements, specifications, and standards.
• Review project budgets, payments, variations, and claims, reporting inefficiencies or contractual issues.
• Provide regular updates on project financial health using financial reporting systems and tools.
• Proficiency in financial reporting systems and project controls processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with risk recognition, mitigation strategies, and dispute resolution processes.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Take on additional responsibilities as directed by management.

Key Competencies/Skills

• Able to communicate, understand, express and apply basic technical, business or administrative concepts.
• Superior organizational and time-management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Decision and problem-solving ability.
• Proven ability to multi-task and efficiently respond to changing priorities.
• Accepts coaching, knowledge and support from more experienced staff.
• Define and steward the commitment to Health and Safety on the projects
• Aware of safety concerns and contributes regularly to safety discussions
• Meeting targets and deadlines
• Assist in the definition of and ensure adherence to the defined corporate objectives.  Brief and assist subordinates with understanding and provide linked sub-objectives that have applicability to their work.
• Seek out assistance and ask questions of company leaders and experts
• Lead by example and promote a positive environment rooted in communication, ownership and camaraderie
• Maintain an open mind when receiving constructive feedback and apply recommendations towards self-improvement.
• Build and maintain WSP’s brand/reputation both internally and externally.

Mandatory Skills

• 8-12 years’ Experience with procurement in O & G, Power, Mat. Handling/Mining processing industry experience.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems related to procurement.
• Analytical mindset for cost modeling and spend analysis.
• Excellent organizational and reporting abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Desired Skills

• 8-12 years Valuable experience in Quantity Surveyor/Estimation is considered as asset
• Understanding management of changes implications
• Understanding Earned Value Management guiding principles considered a plus.
• Must be able to analyse the effect of schedule performance on project completion
• Must be time flexible and able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail is critical
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with other analytics tools such as Power Point, Excel, Power BI & equivalent dashboards.
• Must be Flexible to attend meetings outside office hours or early in the morning to align with Australian time.
• Previous experience in an EPCM environment in the O & G, Power, Mat. Handling/Mining processing industry is an asset.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum 8-12 years of experience post-graduation, preferably relating to a large-scale professional services work environment
• Degree holder with Engineering + MBA-Operations management or diploma or certificate in Quantity Surveying or construction management or other applicable area would be an asset.
• Work experience on AU/NZ projects would be advantageous.
• PMP certification would be advantageous.