Senior Quantity Surveyor

Currie & Brown is a global leader in construction consultancy, providing project management, cost management, and advisory services across some of the world's most complex and innovative construction projects. With a strong presence in the semiconductor, data center, and advanced manufacturing sectors, we partner with leading clients to deliver successful project outcomes. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Lead Senior Quantity Surveyor (QS) / Cost Manager to support a major semiconductor client in Dallas, TX . This is an exciting opportunity to take a leadership role on a large-scale, technically complex construction program within the rapidly growing semiconductor industry. The successful candidate will lead quantity surveying and commercial cost management activities, providing oversight of project budgets, contractor valuations, change management, procurement support, and financial reporting. This individual will work closely with the client, contractors, and project leadership to ensure cost certainty, commercial compliance, and successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead quantity surveying and cost management activities throughout the project lifecycle, from preconstruction through project closeout. Manage and oversee project budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial reporting. Review and validate contractor estimates, payment applications, progress claims, and change orders. Lead the evaluation, negotiation, and resolution of contractor variations and commercial claims. Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and benchmarking for complex construction scopes. Provide commercial oversight of major construction packages, including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and process-related systems. Support procurement activities, bid evaluations, tender analysis, and contract negotiations. Monitor project expenditures, identify cost risks, and recommend mitigation strategies. Manage contract administration, cost reporting, and change control processes. Lead commercial meetings with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders. Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior quantity surveyors and cost management professionals. Support project leadership with strategic cost advice and commercial decision-making. Ensure accurate final account reconciliation and project financial closeout. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline. 10+ years of experience in quantity surveying, cost management, or commercial construction management. Strong experience supporting large-scale industrial, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, data center, or other mission-critical construction projects. Demonstrated experience leading QS or commercial cost management functions on complex capital projects. Extensive knowledge of construction contracts, cost estimating, procurement, change management, and financial controls. Strong understanding of MEP systems, complex construction packages, and contractor commercial management. Experience reviewing contractor payment applications, change orders, claims, and final accounts. Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently while leading commercial activities within an integrated project team. Proficiency in Excel and industry-standard cost management and reporting tools. Professional certifications such as MRICS, RICS, or equivalent are preferred. What We Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to support a major semiconductor client on a high-profile construction program. Exposure to large-scale, complex capital projects. Collaborative environment with experienced industry professionals. Career development and advancement opportunities within a global consultancy. Medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off. #J-18808-Ljbffr Currie & Brown