Associate Director Quantity Surveyor

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The Project:Mace is looking for talented MRICS-qualified quantity surveyors for the following roles - Operations Director, Associate Director, and Senior Manager, to join multidisciplinary projects in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Whether you are a Mace colleague ready for a new challenge or know an external candidate looking to advance their career, this is an opportunity to bring your expertise and support to multidisciplinary project teams in one of Canada’s most dynamic cities.

Vancouver offers a rare combination of urban energy and access to nature. Its mild West Coast climate supports an active, year-round lifestyle, while the Pacific Ocean, city beaches and the nearby North Shore mountains are woven into everyday life. Whistler and the Sea-to-Sky corridor offer outstanding skiing, hiking and mountain scenery, with the wider landscapes of British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies providing even more opportunities for weekend and longer adventures. Add vibrant neighborhoods, diverse food and culture, waterfront parks and extensive outdoor recreation, and Vancouver is an appealing place to build both a career and a life.

You'll Be Responsible For:

• Lead commercial management of major civil and infrastructure work packages

• Manage cost reporting, forecasting, cash flow and change control

• Administer subcontract and supplier commercial agreements

• Assess variations, change orders, claims and payment applications

• Support procurement, tender evaluation and subcontract negotiations

• Monitor project budgets, commitments and commercial risk

• Produce accurate monthly commercial and cost reports

• Work closely with construction teams to identify and manage commercial issues

• Support contract administration and resolution of contractual matters

• Maintain robust commercial governance throughout project delivery

You’ll Need To Have:

• MRICS chartership is mandatory

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline

• Significant experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager on heavy civil or major infrastructure projects

• Strong experience managing large construction packages and subcontractors

• Excellent knowledge of cost management, change control and contract administration

• Experience with major infrastructure contracts and complex project environments

• Strong commercial judgement and negotiation skills

• Ability to operate effectively within a multidisciplinary project delivery team

• Canadian project experience would be advantageous but is not essential

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.

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