Senior Quantity Surveyor - Military veterans preferred

Position Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: USA Client Site - Virginia | Atlanta, GA

Req Id: JR100967

Time Type: Full time

Description:

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a hyperscale data center client. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost management, procurement, and commercial oversight of large-scale construction projects, ideally within the mission-critical or data center sectors. You will play a key role in managing budgets, tracking project financials, and ensuring commercial alignment across multiple active job sites. This is a dynamic, client-facing position requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform workload and team management such as QA/QC, fee proposals, and task management.
• Reconcile invoices and change orders with GC, sub-contractors, and 3rd parties.
• Perform Value Analysis.
• Develop and nurture client relationships to ensure client satisfaction.
• Support senior management by providing needed reports and responding to inquiries for information.
• Mentor estimating technicians, estimators and train in understanding divisions and construction technology.
• Prepare project plans.
• Provide bid analysis and post contract support.
• Participate in peer review process.
• Undertake Risk and Value management evaluations.
• Understand project controls and stakeholders’ requirements.
• Participate in industry events and demonstrate an understanding of the local market.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
• Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.
• Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
• Hold self-accountable to individual and team goals.
• Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.
• Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
• Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression.
• Proficient in Cost Estimating for construction projects.
• Provide pricing expertise in various phases of construction work.
• Partner with management team in developing new customers and growing existing customer base.
• Strong research skills and ability to allocate the relevant data.
• Exposure to industry events, functions, & creating a network of key AEC professionals in the market.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of the construction industry and the ability to use cost-estimating methods.
• Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours; possibly work weekends or evenings.
• Demonstrate a high degree of creativity and latitude.
• Proficient in measurement and having a solid understanding of different trades, procurement strategies, and delivery methods.
• Ability to effectively integrate with other departments.
• Ability to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret detailed but sometimes poorly defined information.
• Possess a working knowledge of the different roles and services Cumming provides and how the cost management team fits in the project.
• Ability to read and interpret various documents such as Arch, Civil, Structural, MEP, Geotech, Site Logistics, and Schedules.
• Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to the company.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently.
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast paced, ever-changing work environment.
• Ability to understand contracts and specifications and review construction schedules.
• Strong communication skills.
• Current up to date technology and software knowledge.
• Proficient in excel.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Education: BS in Construction, Cost & Commercial Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Experience: 4 to 5 years in Cost & Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying with professional accreditation

Preferred Certification: Professional accreditation – MRICS, AssocRICS, CCP, CEP, CPE or equivalent

Cumming Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program

At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client’s needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project’s development.

Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 1,950 team members – including many of the brightest minds in the industry.

Learn more about what a great organization we are at https://www.linkedin.com/company/cumming-group/about/

Cumming Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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