Quantity Surveyor / Cost Engineer (Construction - NZ Projects) - 219

Position: QUANTITY SURVEYOR / COST ENGINEER (CONSTRUCTION – NZ PROJECTS)

Salary range: up to Php 85,000 Philippine Peso (The final amount will be at the the client discretion basing on the candidate’s skills and experience.)

Recruitment process: possible multiple client interviews and assessment

OVERVIEW

This role is central to ensuring accurate estimating, cost tracking, variations management, and procurement coordination across multiple active projects.

• Prepare detailed and accurate project quotes covering labour, materials, subcontractors, and margins
• Review supplier and subcontractor pricing for accuracy and competitiveness
• Produce professionally formatted quotations for client submission
• Maintain estimating templates and pricing libraries within the system

• Identify and document project variations arising from scope changes or site conditions
• Prepare variation cost breakdowns and justification reports
• Maintain a complete variation register per project
• Ensure approved variations are reflected in budgets and contract values

• Prepare progress claims and charge-up invoices accurately and on time
• Reconcile claims against contract values and approved variations
• Manage invoice-related queries with clients and internal teams
• Maintain complete financial documentation for all projects

• Monitor project budgets vs actual costs within Buildertrend or similar system
• Track all cost categories including labour, materials, and subcontractors
• Produce regular cost reports highlighting risks and variances
• Escalate cost overruns with recommendations for corrective action

• Track labour hours across active projects and compare against budgets
• Prepare productivity and labour utilization reports for management
• Collaborate with site teams to align labour forecasting with actual site conditions
• Flag significant variances for review

• Coordinate material ordering from quotation through to delivery
• Ensure procurement aligns with project timelines and budgets
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure cost efficiency and reliability
• Reconcile purchase orders and supplier invoices

• Act as a key link between office, site teams, suppliers, and clients
• Support continuous improvement of systems, templates, and workflows
• Assist in developing standardized processes for efficiency and consistency
• Maintain professional communication across all stakeholders

Requirements

• Experience in Quantity Surveying, estimating, or construction cost administration
• Strong proficiency in Buildertrend or similar construction management platforms
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong written communication and documentation skills
• Experience working with both office and site-based teams

• Formal qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field
• Experience in residential or commercial construction projects ($1M–$2M range)
• Familiarity with NZ construction standards and contract frameworks (e.g., NZS 3910)
• Experience in procurement and supplier management