Costplan provides expert cost consulting services to non-profits, municipalities, government agencies, and education across various sectors. Specialty areas include recreation facilities, education, affordable housing, and essential infrastructure projects.

As a Quantity Surveyor on our remote team, you'll contribute to impactful projects, preparing estimates, developing lifecycle cost studies, and completing loan monitor reports to ensure successful project delivery for our clients. This is a broad, generalist role rather than a narrowly defined one: you'll be expected to build expertise across disciplines and apply that knowledge to projects that are often complex and require careful judgment beyond what's explicitly provided.

Responsibilities:

· Prepare accurate and thorough estimates, including quantity takeoffs, pricing, and preliminary estimating

· Assist in the development of lifecycle costing models

· Monitor construction loans and prepare detailed reports

· Conduct site inspections and document findings

· Update and solicit trade and material pricing

· Attend virtual meetings and participate in regular professional email correspondence

· Perform peer reviews of estimates prepared by others

Requirements:

· Construction estimating

· Read, understand, and critically analyze construction documents including plans, specifications, reports, and technical specifications

· Read, understand, and critically analyze contracts,



financial documents, and other documents

· Strong proficiency in:

o Excel

o Takeoff software (CostX Preferred)

· Some familiarity with:

o R Programming language

o LaTeX

· Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision

· Willingness to provide and receive feedback

· Excellent communication and organizational skills

· Alberta Driver's license and vehicle required for on-site meetings or site inspections (mileage reimbursement provided)

Preferred Qualifications:

· Member of CIQS and/or RICS

· Technologist, Engineering, or Architecture diploma or degree

Work Arrangements:

· Primarily remote work

· Calgary metro residency required

· In office availability within Calgary and Southern Alberta as needed (flexibly scheduled)

· Availability 8am-5pm MT when required

Work Environment and Expectations:

You'll be part of a relaxed and accommodating team where thorough, high-quality work is valued above all else. We trust our employees to manage their time effectively and prioritize tasks. While occasional tight deadlines may require extra effort, we also value an actual balance between life and work.

Compensation:

This is an intermediate-level position, with salary ranging from $75,000–$100,000 CAD annually plus performance based bonus depending on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated skill.

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📌 Quantity Surveyor (Calgary)
🏢 Costplan Management
📍 Calgary