Quantity Surveyor | Contract Administrator required in Vancouver, British Columbia, to support major civil engineering and infrastructure projects. This client-facing opportunity will suit an experienced QS, Senior Quantity Surveyor, or Contract Administrator seeking to apply strong commercial, contractual, and contract administration skills in Vancouver's infrastructure market.Quantity Surveyor | Contract Administrator required in Vancouver, British Columbia, to work on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager or Contract Administrator to use their commercial and contractual expertise in a client-facing role supporting major infrastructure construction projects.The successful candidate will support the administration and delivery of large-scale civil engineering and transportation infrastructure projects in Vancouver and across British Columbia. Projects may include roads, bridges, rail, transit, tunnelling, highways and other complex public infrastructure schemes.For suitably experienced Canadians, or for Quantity Surveyors considering a move to Canada, this role offers an prospect to transfer your commercial and contract management experience into the growing Vancouver infrastructure market.Could this Quantity Surveyor | Contract Administrator role suit a UK-style Quantity Surveyor?Yes. The role is particularly suited to Quantity Surveyors with experience in commercial management, contract administration, procurement, change management, payments, claims or major infrastructure projects.Your existing QS skills in cost management, contract administration, commercial reporting, variations and contractor management can transfer well into this client-facing Contract Administrator position.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe successful Quantity Surveyor | Contract Administrator will support the commercial and contractual administration of major infrastructure construction management contracts in Vancouver. The role requires a strong combination of quantity surveying, commercial awareness, contractual knowledge, procurement expertise and stakeholder management.Duties and responsibilities will include:Administering construction contracts on major civil engineering and infrastructure projectsSupporting clients and project teams with contract interpretation, contractual compliance and contract management processesApplying quantity surveying and commercial management expertise to cost, change, payment and contract mattersSupporting procurement activities, including tendering,



contract documentation, bid evaluation and award processesTracking project progress, contract performance, costs, programme, changes and commercial riskReviewing and supporting variations, change management, payment processes and claims administrationLiaising regularly with clients, contractors, consultants, designers, commercial teams and other key project stakeholdersActing as a confident client-facing representative at meetings, workshops and project discussionsPreparing and maintaining contract records, commercial reports, correspondence, meeting notes and project documentationIdentifying contractual risks, commercial issues and stakeholder concerns and escalating these appropriatelySupporting effective contractor management and communication throughout the construction supply chainDesired Skills & ExperienceThe ideal candidate will have experience in quantity surveying, commercial management, contract administration, construction procurement, project controls, construction law or major infrastructure project delivery.Candidates with a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager background are particularly encouraged to consider this Vancouver opportunity where they can apply transferable QS skills within a broader client-facing contract administration position.Around 5 to 10 years of relevant experience is expected, although this is flexible for strong candidates with appropriate experience in infrastructure, quantity surveying, commercial management, contract administration, or Alternative Delivery.Relevant experience may include:Quantity surveying or commercial management experience gained on civil engineering, infrastructure or major construction projectsContract administration experience gained with a consultancy, client organisation, general contractor or other construction employerStrong knowledge of cost management, change management, variations, valuations, payment processes and commercial reportingExperience administering construction contracts on transportation, transit, rail, highway, bridge, tunnelling, utilities or other major infrastructure projectsExperience of procurement, tendering,



contract documentation and contractor managementExposure to Alternative Delivery models such as Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, Alliance, P3/PPP, DBF or other collaborative contracting modelsExperience of construction claims, contractual correspondence or dispute-related matters would be advantageousStrong commercial awareness and the ability to identify contractual and project risksConfidence liaising with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors and senior stakeholdersStrong written communication skills, including the preparation of reports, correspondence and clear contract recordsStrong interpersonal skills and the confidence to operate effectively in a visible, client-facing roleCompetence using Microsoft Office; experience with projectmanagement, document control, scheduling or project controls systems would be advantageousQualifications/Educational RequirementsA relevant professional or academic qualification is expected, although candidates with a strong combination of education, professional training and practical construction experience will also be considered.Degree or diploma in quantity surveying, construction management, civil engineering, law, business administration, project management or a related disciplineConstruction law, procurement or contract administration trainingProfessional designations such as PQS, MRICS, CCCA, PMP, CIArb or similar would be advantageous but are not essentialCompany Overview/ProfileMaxim Recruitment is working with a highly regarded construction consultancy and infrastructure project delivery business with a strong presence in Vancouver, British Columbia.The employer supports major civil engineering, transportation and infrastructure projects and provides specialist expertise across construction management, project delivery, commercial management, cost management, risk, procurement and contract administration.The organisation is involved in high-value infrastructure schemes and offers Quantity Surveyors and other construction professionals the opportunity to work closely with clients on complex projects that are important to the continuing development of British Columbia's infrastructure network.The role will appeal to both Contract Administrators and Quantity Surveyors seeking to broaden their experience into client-side commercial and contract administration work in Canada.A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.Salary up to C$140,000, negotiable depending on experience4 weeks' vacation in addition to statutory holidays

📌 Quantity Surveyor (Vancouver)
🏢 Maxim Recruitment
📍 Vancouver