Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job ID: R0145848

Date Posted: 2026-09-30

Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS CANADA, INC.

Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated SENIOR Quantity Surveyor who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Toronto Canada.

Accountabilities

• Ensure the monthly statement issuing, with the Construction Manager, according to the project planning.
• Act jointly with the Construction Manager to achieve the approval of the Progress Payment certificate (PPC) by the client.
• Ensure compliance of the Progress Payment certificate (PPC) with the contractual scheme.
• Act jointly with Administrative dept to process the invoices (being previously approved according to the STS procedures).
• Ensure the compliance of the Invoice with the contractual requirements.
• Act with the Construction manager during the preparation of claims and variations, giving in return the economical evaluation of the related activities (priced BOM).
• All Quantity Surveying duties include re-measurement.
• Ensure risk registers, variation trackers sheets are reviewed and updated monthly and included within monthly reports.
• Preparation of interim progress applications for payment and internal valuations.
• Recognition and preparation of claims and variations, giving in return the economic evaluation of the related activities.
• Preparation of the Progress Payment Certificate for subcontractor(s).
• Establishing, monitoring and maintaining reporting arrangements, resources and client relationships.
• Implementing/monitoring/controlling the construction reporting including Daily/Weekly/Monthly Progress report, Quarter Progress Report QPR and Client Presentation.
• Coordinating and monitoring material receipt for proper quantities and timely rectifying any shortages.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5 plus years experience working for a contractor as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Familiar with rail metro projects transit systems technologies (powers supply, signaling, TLC, SCADA, Overhead catenary systems).
• Core skills: communication, presentation, documentation, training, delivery.
• Experience with estimating, budgeting, and planning.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to complete written reports and electronic communications expeditiously and with a high-degree of accuracy and professionalism.
• Computer proficiency with a strong knowledge of PCs and software applications related to the work.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical engineering.
• Languages: English Proficiency.
• Background Check: Criminal Clear.

Salary Range: CAD $101,842.00 - CAD $152,763.00

Benefits

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

Company Culture & Diversity

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.