Junior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a talented Junior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing construction team to be based at our EMEA office located in Dublin, Ireland.

We are looking to appoint a construction industry professional with expert knowledge of construction costs and contracts. In this role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects and ensuring that construction projects are completed within their projected budget. The Quantity Surveyor assists with the valuation of construction works, bidding and project budgeting, and the submission of bills to the client, in addition to estimating services to projects and business development efforts.

Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Prepares service estimates for projects as required to support the achievement of corporate objectives
• Prepares constructed cost estimates for projects as required to support achievement of corporate objectives
• Supports the design, implementation, and maintenance of estimating programs and systems for the corporation
• Works with Project Executives and Project Managers to coordinate the acquisition of input information for the estimating process for projects
• Prepares project estimates using drawings, specifications, scope, basis of design, and other project information as input
• Maintains files of project estimates and supporting backup documentation for reference during project execution
• Supports the evaluation of historical data, including purchase orders, subcontracts, force reports, and productivity reports, and incorporates relevant data into the company unit cost, material, and labor factors
• Monitors subcontract and purchase order awards, compares awarded costs to budgeted costs, determines the bases for variances, and adjusts estimating systems, models, and unit pricing to adjust future estimates
• Reviews design options and recommends the best solutions based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials
• Maintains relationships in the industry to facilitate the acquisition of estimating data and processes
• Prepares estimates to support the change management process for projects
• Works with Project Executives and Project Managers to monitor project implementation for compliance with the basis of the project estimate as required
• Evaluates required estimate contents by reviewing requests for proposal, attending pre-bid meetings, and communicating with proposal team to support preparation of bids and proposals during bid/proposal preparation phase
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree.
• Significant experience in Project Delivery, including Estimating and Cost.
• 3-6+ years relevant industry experience.
• Exposure to MEP and Cost Estimating systems is a distinct advantage.

Skills

• Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports to convey complex information simply to a diverse range of people.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop relationships.
• Numerical and data analysis skills.
• A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• IT skills and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages.
• Teamwork skills and the ability to motivate and lead those on-site.
• Project management skills.
• Resilience, determination, and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Good commercial awareness.
• A practical, logical, and methodical approach to work.
• Attention to detail.
• Detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business, and legal matters.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That’s only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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