Quantity Surveyor

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Location: West Texas / Southeast New Mexico

Type: Full time on site

General Information/Job Summary

This role supports the Project Controls team and Project Management staff by assisting with construction progress measurement, periodic reporting, and change management activities. The position is based on a construction site, providing hands-on exposure to day-to-day project execution. It offers an excellent opportunity to gain a deep understanding of process plant construction from the ground up, with clear pathways for a motivated, self-starter to grow into advanced roles in Project Controls or Construction Management.

Responsibilities/Competencies

• Support the Site Construction Team, Home Office Engineering team, Site Engineering Team, and Field Personnel as needed to complete assigned tasks.
• Provide weekly construction progress measurements utilizing cloud-based progress management software.
• Maintain tracking system that reflects current project budgets and accommodates for any scope changes.
• Maintain project drawing set showing all up-to-date revisions and progress mark-ups.
• Assist project management staff with work package development if needed.
• Interface with project control staff for updating client and internal project reports, and schedule progress.
• Ensure IFC Quantities are developed and reported to Project Controls.
• Develop extensive knowledge of project scope, work with project staff to maintain control budget and any deviations.
• Work with an estimating team to develop labor estimates as drawings are issued and load into project tracking system.
• Provide periodic audits of site construction progress.

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in MS Excel and the ability to quickly learn new software.
• Exposure to or basic understanding of multi-discipline construction concepts preferred.
• Familiarity with construction progress measurement and reporting methods is a plus.
• Interest in learning more about the following areas is highly desirable:
  • Site work (excavation, underground piping, and electrical).
  • Concrete installation techniques (structural and equipment foundations).
  • Structural steel installation and tracking.
  • Piping systems (takeoffs, field welds, shop fabrication, insulation).
  • Electrical systems (cable tray, conduit, wire, terminations, testing).
  • Process control systems (instrumentation, DCS, etc.).
• Understanding of construction industry practices, processes, and standards, or willingness to learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professional, ethical, and motivated to grow within the company.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk the property and laydown yards.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds.