Senior Quantity Surveyor

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 52,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

Job Description

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work within a team of approximately 10 professionals, including junior cost managers, quantity surveyors, cost estimators, and others, to deliver high-quality cost management and procurement services across all project types, including industrial, commercial, residential, infrastructure, and government developments, both nationally and internationally. You will be responsible for developing and implementing standardized cost estimation, cost control, and budgeting and cost estimation procedures across the company, while managing all kinds of projects, in all the stages of the construction cycle. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Job Duties

• Lead the delivery of cost management services across multiple projects, ensuring accurate estimation, cost control, and reporting.
• Work within a team, fostering professional growth and contributing to ensure consistent quality outputs.
• Contribute to develop, implement, and maintain company-wide cost tracking, estimation, and budgeting standards and procedures.
• Manage, lead and coordinate and oversee procurement strategy and tender processes, ensuring value for money and alignment with project objectives.
• Sometimes act as the primary client-facing lead for cost-related matters, including budget presentations, value engineering, and risk reporting.
• Utilize BIM, Presto, and other digital tools to optimize cost management workflows and reporting.
• Support governance by ensuring compliance with internal procedures while applying flexibility to solve project-specific challenges.

Qualifications

Qualifications - Minimum Requirements

• Spanish Degree in Technical Fields, Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, or a related field (Arquitecture, Building Engineering).
• Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience delivering cost management services, including leadership roles.
• Proven track record working across multiple sectors.
• Strong proficiency with BIM, Presto, and other cost management software.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, both verbal and written will be essential for this role. 
• Experience or previous exposure to international projects will be a plus

Preferred Skills

• Experience developing and implementing standardized cost procedures across organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-profile, complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong client relationship management and negotiation skills
• Decisiveness and Prioritization: Be decisive, prioritize effectively, advocate focus, and drive accountability.
• Impact and Results, be impactful, use clear communication, drive execution, and deliver results.
• Client Focus, act collaboratively, strategically, and with innovation.
• Role Model, be the role model, lead by example, demand excellence, and inspire your team.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

 

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.