Quantity Surveyor

Operations and Major/Core Projects Full Time North Vancouver, BCMeasure Progress. Manage Change. Support Project Success.Carlson Construction Group, proudly family-owned and operating for more than 55 years, is one of British Columbia's leading specialty contractors. Our group of companies includes
Vancouver Pile Driving, VP Foundations, Brymark Installations Group, Corwest Fabrications, and Carlson Marine & Industrial Rentals Ltd.
Together, we deliver complex heavy civil, industrial, marine, deep foundation, and infrastructure projects across Western Canada.We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented
Quantity Surveyor
to join our Project Controls team on a
6-month fixed-term contract with possible extension. This is an excellent opportunity to support a major construction project while working alongside experienced project, engineering, and construction teams.Location:
North Vancouver, BCCompany:
Carlson Construction GroupEmployment Type:
Fixed-Term Contract (6 Months, with Possible Extension)About the Role
Reporting to the
Project Controls Manager, the Quantity Surveyor plays a key role in establishing and maintaining accurate project quantity baselines throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with Cost Control, Change Management, Scheduling, Project Management, and Construction teams, you'll prepare quantity take-offs, verify installed work, track scope changes, and support change order management, ensuring accurate quantity measurement and reliable information for project reporting, cost forecasting, and construction progress.As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support project controls and commercial management activities by tracking quantities, validating installed work, monitoring scope changes, and maintaining accurate project records throughout the project lifecycle.Key Responsibilities
Establish and maintain project quantity baselines and registers using contract drawings, specifications, and approved revisions.Prepare detailed quantity take-offs for original contract scope, revised work, and proposed changes.Identify, measure, and track scope changes arising from design revisions, RFIs, site instructions, client directives, differing site conditions, and construction deviations.Support the preparation of change requests and change orders, including quantity breakdowns, supporting calculations, and commercial documentation.Conduct regular field reviews with Construction and Site Supervision to verify installed quantities and completed work.Review construction reports, installation records, survey information, and subcontractor submissions to validate actual quantities and progress claims.Reconcile estimated, installed, claimed, and remaining quantities against project baselines, identifying discrepancies, quantity growth, and potential commercial impacts.Provide verified quantities, progress measurements, and remaining work forecasts to Cost Control and Scheduling to support cost reporting, Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates, schedule forecasting, and productivity tracking.Prepare weekly and monthly quantity reports outlining planned, installed, and remaining quantities, along with forecast completion.Maintain accurate and auditable quantity records, including take-offs, measurement sheets, drawings, revisions, and approvals.Support final quantity reconciliation, change order closeout, subcontractor final accounts, and overall project commercial closeout.Qualifications
Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.Experience in quantity surveying, construction measurement, project controls, or cost management.Experience with change orders, quantity reconciliation, subcontractor progress claims, and construction progress measurement.Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, quantity take-offs, and contract documentation.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant project controls or construction management software.Ability to interpret construction documentation, verify installed quantities, and maintain accurate project records.Exposure to foundations, geotechnical construction, ground improvement, shoring, piling, or heavy civil construction is considered an asset.Skills & Attributes
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and accountability.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.Excellent communication and organizational abilities.Proactive approach to identifying issues and maintaining reliable project information.Why Join Carlson Construction Group?
Opportunity to contribute to a significant construction project.Collaborative and supportive team environment.Work alongside experienced project controls, construction, and engineering professionals.Professional development and learning opportunities.Gain valuable experience supporting project controls, forecasting, change management, and commercial project delivery.Join a respected BC-based organization with a long history of innovation, quality, and project success.Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 per annum
The actual salary offered to the successful candidate will be determined based on job‑related factors, including relevant experience, years of experience, qualifications, internal equity, and Carlson Construction Group’s compensation policy.What We Offer
Ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development.Opportunity to work on a significant construction project.A collaborative team culture built on integrity, accountability, and excellence.Competitive compensation and benefits.Join a Team That Builds What Matters
If you're ready to bring your quantity surveying expertise to a complex construction project and make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.Compensation Notice
The compensation range provided for this position is intended as a general guideline. The actual salary offered to the successful candidate will be determined based on several job‑related factors, including experience, years of relevant experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity considerations, and Carlson Construction Group's compensation policies and practices.Accommodation Requests
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