Quantity Surveyor

Location: Waco Area, Texas

Industry: Data Center Construction

Position Type: Contract Assignment

100% onsite position

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a large-scale data center construction project in Waco, Texas. This role will be responsible for cost management, quantity take-offs, contract administration, change management, and overall commercial support throughout the project lifecycle.

The client places a strong emphasis on career stability and tenure and is particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated long-term commitment and progression with previous employers while supporting major construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates.


• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents to ensure accurate scope quantification.


• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts, and expenditures throughout the project lifecycle.


• Evaluate subcontractor bids, pricing proposals, and contractual agreements.


• Manage change orders, variations, claims, and cost impacts associated with project changes.


• Track project progress and provide regular cost reporting to project stakeholders.


• Support procurement activities and assist with subcontract administration.


• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and schedule requirements.


• Collaborate closely with project managers, construction managers, engineers, and contractors.


• Assist in the preparation of monthly commercial reports and final account settlements.


• Ensure compliance with contract terms, project controls processes, and company procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.


• 5+ years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Cost Engineer, Commercial Manager, or similar role within large-scale construction projects.


• Experience supporting complex industrial, mission-critical, data center, semiconductor, power, energy, or large commercial construction projects.


• Strong understanding of construction contracts, change management, and cost controls.


• Experience with quantity take-offs, estimating, budgeting, and forecasting.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project controls/cost management software.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Ability to work onsite in the Waco, Texas area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous data center construction experience.


• Experience working in fast-paced EPC, general contractor, or owner's representative environments.


• Familiarity with FIDIC, NEC, or major construction contract frameworks.


• Professional certifications such as RICS, CCP, CEP, or equivalent.

What we are looking for:

• Demonstrated history of long-term employment and strong tenure with previous organizations.


• Proven experience delivering large capital construction projects from early phases through completion.


• Strong commercial acumen and ability to proactively identify and mitigate cost risks.


• Team-oriented professional who can effectively partner with project stakeholders and contractors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who enjoys working on complex, large-scale construction projects and is interested in contributing to the successful delivery of a major data center development in Central Texas.