Quantity Surveyor / Cost Engineer (Construction - NZ Projects) - 219

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday following 10am-7pm NZDT (6am-3pm Philippine Standard Time)
• Work set-up: 100% Remote work (Independent Contractor Agreement)

Holidays: New Zealand Public Holidays

Recruitment process: possible multiple client interviews and assessment

OVERVIEW

A well-established New Zealand construction company specializing in high-quality residential building projects is seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Engineer to support end-to-end project cost control and financial administration. The business is known for its focus on efficient project delivery, transparent communication, and continuous improvement across all operations. This role is central to ensuring accurate estimating, cost tracking, variations management, and procurement coordination across multiple active projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Estimating & Quoting
• Prepare detailed and accurate project quotes covering labour, materials, subcontractors, and margins
• Review supplier and subcontractor pricing for accuracy and competitiveness
• Produce professionally formatted quotations for client submission
• Maintain estimating templates and pricing libraries within the system

Variation Management

Identify and document project variations arising from scope changes or site conditions
Prepare variation cost breakdowns and justification reports
Maintain a complete variation register per project
Ensure approved variations are reflected in budgets and contract values
Payment Claims & Financial Administration
Prepare progress claims and charge-up invoices accurately and on time
Reconcile claims against contract values and approved variations
Manage invoice-related queries with clients and internal teams
Maintain complete financial documentation for all projects
Cost Control & Budget Management
Monitor project budgets vs actual costs within Buildertrend or similar system
Track all cost categories including labour, materials, and subcontractors
Produce regular cost reports highlighting risks and variances
Escalate cost overruns with recommendations for corrective action
Labour Tracking & Reporting
Track labour hours across active projects and compare against budgets
Prepare productivity and labour utilization reports for management
Collaborate with site teams to align labour forecasting with actual site conditions
Flag significant variances for review
Procurement & Materials Management
Coordinate material ordering from quotation through to delivery
Ensure procurement aligns with project timelines and budgets
Manage supplier relationships to ensure cost efficiency and reliability
Reconcile purchase orders and supplier invoices
Communication & Process Improvement
Act as a key link between office, site teams, suppliers, and clients
Support continuous improvement of systems, templates, and workflows
Assist in developing standardized processes for efficiency and consistency
Maintain professional communication across all stakeholders

Requirements

Skills, Experience & Attributes

Essential

• Experience in Quantity Surveying, estimating, or construction cost administration
• Strong proficiency in Buildertrend or similar construction management platforms
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong written communication and documentation skills
• Experience working with both office and site-based teams

Desirable

• Formal qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field
• Experience in residential or commercial construction projects ($1M–$2M range)
• Familiarity with NZ construction standards and contract frameworks (e.g., NZS 3910)
• Experience in procurement and supplier management
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