Senior Quantity Surveyor Data Center

Overview Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role As a senior member of our Cost Management team, you will drive project delivery, collaborating closely with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to provide insightful cost analysis and guidance. Regular site presence is required to support project execution and maintain strong client relationships. Responsibilities Lead regular cost review meetings; set agendas, define objectives, and drive informed decisions. Facilitate value engineering, risk/contingency, and cost reconciliation sessions with clients, contractors, and design teams. Present estimate methodologies and assumptions; critically assess project scope, quantities, and pricing using data-driven insights. Reconcile internal and contractor estimates, resolving differences to achieve agreed outcomes. Oversee peer reviews and QA/QC processes, ensuring robust audit trails and compliance with client standards and procedures. Support procurement strategy, including bid evaluations, subcontractor/supplier quote analysis, and contract negotiations. Evaluate change orders, manage cost trends, and provide negotiation support. Produce clear, concise cost reports, variance analyses, and dashboards; communicate trends and forecasts effectively. Obtain and scrutinize detailed contractor pricing to ensure transparency and cost validation. Analyze drawings, specifications, and technical documents to validate project scope. Conduct regular site visits for meetings and field verification. Collaborate with project management, design, and client teams on budgeting, value engineering, and change management. Leverage experience in high-tech environments to identify and mitigate cost and constructability risks. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience). Minimum 12 years of relevant cost management experience, ideally in data centers, technology, advanced/high-tech manufacturing, or life sciences. Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and deliver executive-level presentations. Proven experience obtaining and validating detailed cost breakdowns from contractors and subcontractors. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with proficiency in quantity take-offs, cost reconciliations, and pricing reviews. Proficient with industry-standard cost and project management tools. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Willingness and ability to travel regularly and maintain a strong site presence. Strong interpersonal skills, with a talent for building effective relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams. Benefits & Equality Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $170,000.00 - $180,000.00. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arcadis