Quantity Surveyor - 19438
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:Arcadis is looking to hire a Quantity Surveyor to carry out a Cost Manager role supporting the Project and Program Management team in the North American Places business within our Philadelphia, PA office location.
Role description:As a Cost Manager, you will assist with Project cost and commercial activities (Cost & Commercial management, Contract Administration, Change Management, Schedule Reviews & Risk Management) during the design and construction phases of capital projects working directly with the project management team and other supporting staff for a world-class pharmaceutical client.
Role accountabilities:This role requires someone who works well in a fast-paced environment providing project cost and commercial support for multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have cost, contract, financial, commercial and schedule controls experience, ideally within the commercial sector. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience and must be capable of executing technical and analytical functions and be well organized with strong communication skills.* Provide support to project teams throughout the project lifecycle* Provide project level reports including detailed analysis of project cost and changes* Support the Project Management team in reporting current months Work In Place and future forecasts* Maintain and control project budgets from design concept through to project completion* Assisting with control of total project costs (direct and indirect costs)* Performing regular project health checks to ensure they remain within budget* Supporting change management activities including project change requests and updating project change control logs* Execute change processes, including RFA / RFI Submittal Log updates, and assure alignment with budget, schedule, or risk impacts* Completing cost validation and quantity surveying activities regularly* Reconcile project costs during the project lifecycle and support financial closeout as required* Reconciling program and project controls data with the client's fiscal and financial control systems* Provide support to the project controls delivery lead with capital and finance driven reports, presenting results of cost analysis to senior staff and clients* Conduct monthly audits of invoices and Purchase Orders on behalf of the Project Manager* Support the Project Manager with all aspects of the bidding process, including RFP preparation and analysis of bid
Desired skills and experience:* Excellent written and oral communications skills required as well as the ability to interact with staff at all levels* Understanding of construction means and methodology* Ability to read and understand design information* Experience using cost and scheduling software including Primavera P6 & SAP* Ability to travel up to clients offices within the region as a hybrid role [60%]
Qualifications & Experience:Required Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (Construction Management, Quantity Surveying) or equivalent work experience* 5+ years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:* Professional license or working towards a professional license (RICS, CCM, AACE)
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We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, g nder identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer seven paid holidays and potentially up to two floating holidays per calendar year depending on start date, and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $xx,xxxx - $xx,xxx.
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