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Senior Quantity Surveyor

$142.21k - $237.02k
Full-time

Hitachi

Location: Oakland, California, United States

Job ID:

R0147150

Date Posted:

2026-10-19

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS USA, 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. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

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 Oakland, California.

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.

· Reporting: 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.


Required Skills/ Knowledge

  • Minimum of 5 plus years' experience working for a contractor as a Quantity Surveyor.
  • Familiar with rail metro projects transit systems technologies (power supply, signalling, Telecom, SCADA)
  • 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

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

The salary range for this position is $142,209 - $237,015 USD per year. Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

Benefits:

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 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.

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