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Hanscomb Limited, Hamilton Office seeks an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor

Hanscomb Limited has an immediate opportunity for a career orientated Intermediate Level Quantity Surveyor to be a part of its expanding Hamilton Team. Candidates should have completed, or be working towards completing, a related post-secondary program and have an understanding of the Canadian construction market and various practices used within it.  Preferred applicants will be a member of the CIQS or an equivalent student organization and possess a desire towards attaining their PQS, CEC, or related designation.

Established over 60 years ago, Hanscomb is one of Canada’s leading independent organizations of cost control specialists.  Our staff includes qualified quantity surveyors, cost consultants, professional engineers, schedulers, and value specialists.  We maintain integrated in-house staff covering all architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical aspects of projects.  The firm operates in Canada from offices in Halifax, Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton, London, Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Vancouver.  This network of Canadian offices permits an exchange of information ensuring our organization stays abreast of the latest design, construction and cost consulting practices.

Summary of Expectations:

• Professional demeanor
• Ability to be self motivated, and work as an integrated member of a team
• Strong ethical approach and standards
• Knowledge of detailed cost, design, and construction processes
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Capable to work efficiently on multiple tasks and demands

Job description

• Measurement of various types of projects from construction plans, including the ability to prepare detailed schedules of quantities.
• Reading and interpreting blueprint drawings.
• Assist in the preparation of construction estimates from information provided by field engineers, architects, and other design consultants
• Pricing and analysis of the various stages, methods and types of construction.
• Assisting with cost checking
• Knowledge of loan/project monitoring

Please submit resume/cover letter to hamilton@hanscomb.com

Hanscomb Loan Monitoring Inc. offers full cost control services, scheduling, loan monitoring, value management, construction cost monitoring for large and small projects across Canada. Our Atlantic operation has immediate opportunities for an Intermediate Construction Loan Monitor to be a part of its expanding office. Preference will be given to applicants who reside in Nova Scotia or New Brunswick.

Ideal candidates will have a background in construction costs, materials & practices, proficiency with Microsoft Office products, ability to multitask several projects, commitments to meeting deadlines and an attention to detail and numbers. This job requires the physical ability to navigate safely on working job sites and knowledge of construction progress. A valid driver’s license is required as site travel is involved; candidate will be responsible for transportation.

Our company has a solid 65-year history of hiring and empowering a work environment that fosters a one-of-a-kind career. We offer the successful candidate a full-time position working in a fast-paced, collaborative and deadline-driven environment with a competitive salary, bonus opportunities and a benefits package. With 8 offices across Canada, career growth potential is excellent. You will often be working independently but must also have the ability to task share on large projects as required within the company. You will be asked to co-ordinate and produce reports in accordance with company formats, using in-house software tools.

Interested candidates are invited to submit resumes and covering letter, by e-mail to Halifax@hanscomb.com (quoting project Construction Loan Monitor Application in the subject line). We thank all interested applicants; however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Hanscomb Loan Monitoring Inc. offers full cost control services, scheduling, loan monitoring, value management, construction cost monitoring for large and small projects across Canada. Our Hamilton office has immediate opportunities for an Intermediate Construction Loan Monitor to be a part of its expanding office.

Ideal candidates will have a background in construction costs, materials & practices, proficiency with Microsoft Office products, ability to multitask several projects, commitments to meeting deadlines and an attention to detail and numbers. This job requires the physical ability to navigate safely on working job sites and knowledge of construction progress. A valid driver’s license is required as site travel is involved; candidate will be responsible for transportation.

Our company has a solid 65-year history of hiring and empowering a work environment that fosters a one-of-a-kind career. We offer the successful candidate a full-time position working in a fast-paced, collaborative and deadline-driven environment with a competitive salary, bonus opportunities and a benefits package. With 8 offices across Canada, career growth potential is excellent. You will often be working independently but must also have the ability to task share on large projects as required within the company. You will be asked to co-ordinate and produce reports in accordance with company formats, using in-house software tools.

Interested candidates are invited to submit resumes and covering letter, by e-mail to hamilton@hanscomb.com (quoting project Construction Loan Monitor Application in the subject line). We thank all interested applicants; however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Hanscomb Limited, Ottawa Office seeks a Senior Cost Consultant

Hanscomb Limited has an immediate opportunity for an experience, career focused Senior Mechanical Level Cost Consultant / Quantity Surveyor to be a part of its Ottawa Team. Candidates should have completed a related post-secondary architectural program and an understanding of the Canadian construction market and various practices used within it.  Preferred applicants will be a member of the CIQS or an equivalent organization and possess a desire towards attaining their PQS, CEC, or related designation.

Established over 60 years ago, Hanscomb is one of Canada’s leading independent organizations of cost control specialists.  Our staff includes qualified quantity surveyors, cost consultants, professional engineers, schedulers, and value specialists.  We maintain integrated in-house staff covering all architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical aspects of projects.  The firm operates in Canada from offices in Halifax, Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton, London, Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Vancouver.  This network of Canadian offices permits an exchange of information ensuring our organization stays abreast of the latest design, construction and cost consulting practices.

Summary of Expectations

• Able to work efficiently on multiple tasks and demands
• Knowledge of detailed cost, design, and construction processes
• Professional demeanor
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Self motivated, and work as an integrated member of a team
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ethical approach and standards

Job description

• Preparing Construction Cost Estimate reports at all stages of design of projects throughout Canada
• Leading cost estimate production, ensuring that the team delivers on their accountabilities
• Taking ownership of and presenting the final deliverable
• Assisting in research related to construction market conditions throughout Canada, including analysis of official published data
• Assisting in developing new business opportunities with existing and new clients
• Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages

Please submit resume/cover letter to ottawa@hanscomb.com