Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Location: Waco Area, Texas

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Industry: Data Center Construction

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Position Type: Contract Assignment

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100% onsite position

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Overview

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Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a large-scale data center construction project in Waco, Texas. This role will be responsible for cost management, quantity take-offs, contract administration, change management, and overall commercial support throughout the project lifecycle.

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The client places a strong emphasis on career stability and tenure and is particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated long-term commitment and progression with previous employers while supporting major construction projects.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Prepare and manage detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates.

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• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents to ensure accurate scope quantification.

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• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts, and expenditures throughout the project lifecycle.

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• Evaluate subcontractor bids, pricing proposals, and contractual agreements.

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• Manage change orders, variations, claims, and cost impacts associated with project changes.

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• Track project progress and provide regular cost reporting to project stakeholders.

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• Support procurement activities and assist with subcontract administration.

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• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and schedule requirements.

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• Collaborate closely with project managers, construction managers, engineers, and contractors.

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• Assist in the preparation of monthly commercial reports and final account settlements.

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• Ensure compliance with contract terms, project controls processes, and company procedures.

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Required Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field .

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• 5+ years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Cost Engineer, Commercial Manager, or similar role within large-scale construction projects.

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• Experience supporting complex industrial, mission-critical, data center, semiconductor, power, energy, or large commercial construction projects.

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• Strong understanding of construction contracts, change management, and cost controls.

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• Experience with quantity take-offs, estimating, budgeting, and forecasting.

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• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project controls/cost management software.

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• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

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• Ability to work onsite in the Waco, Texas area.

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Qualifications

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• Previous data center construction experience.

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• Experience working in fast-paced EPC, general contractor, or owner's representative environments.

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• Familiarity with FIDIC, NEC, or major construction contract frameworks.

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• Professional certifications such as RICS, CCP, CEP, or equivalent.

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What we are looking for:

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• Demonstrated history of long-term employment and strong tenure with previous organizations.

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• Proven experience delivering large capital construction projects from early phases through completion.

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• Strong commercial acumen and ability to proactively identify and mitigate cost risks.

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• Team-oriented professional who can effectively partner with project stakeholders and contractors.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who enjoys working on complex, large-scale construction projects and is interested in contributing to the successful delivery of a major data center development in Central Texas.