Senior Level Project Surveyor Jobs
Senior level project surveyor jobs put experienced professionals in charge of project scope, cost control, and the technical teams and subcontractors that deliver outcomes on time. The majority of openings are on-site and site-hybrid roles concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Westwood Professional Services, CESO, and Fluor hiring at this level now.
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At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Job Description
The Quantity Surveyor assists and supports the Project Controls functions of planning, scheduling, cost management, progress and performance analysis and reporting, as required, to meet the project scope and job requirements. It focuses on construction quantity verification and reporting. The position relies primarily on established policies, procedures, and applicable work practices to make decisions as they apply to the job duties and responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Confirm/verifies quantities via spot check for progress and invoice verification of payments to construction contractors.
- Coordinates and schedules measurement activities with construction management.
- Prepares and maintains complete and accurate field measurement notes, including numerical calculations, basis of calculations and assumptions / background.
- Supports the contract administrator when required.
- Reviews construction contractor’s proposal for contract changes for accuracy and quantity basis and validate against current contract with the contract administrator.
- Assists in evaluation of change requests: interfaces with the contract administrator for the initiation and development of contract change documents.
- Where required, support discussions and negotiations with contractors on (counter) estimates and contract change requests.
- Assist in providing input to contract cost forecast developments as required.
- Liaises with Engineering, Contracts, Construction and FCX management on evaluation of potential changes, risks assessment, and mitigation.
- Liaises with other Project Controls staff for aspects of (potential) changes.
- Assists in compiling historical data / key quantity analysis.
- Other duties may be assigned
Basic Job Requirements
- Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and eight (8) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
- Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
- Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Other Job Requirements
None listed
Preferred Qualifications
- Possess practical experience in the use of the earned value management systems (EVMS)
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Salary Range: $92,000.00 - $171,000.00
At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Job Description
The Quantity Surveyor assists and supports the Project Controls functions of planning, scheduling, cost management, progress and performance analysis and reporting, as required, to meet the project scope and job requirements. It focuses on construction quantity verification and reporting. The position relies primarily on established policies, procedures, and applicable work practices to make decisions as they apply to the job duties and responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Confirm/verifies quantities via spot check for progress and invoice verification of payments to construction contractors.
- Coordinates and schedules measurement activities with construction management.
- Prepares and maintains complete and accurate field measurement notes, including numerical calculations, basis of calculations and assumptions / background.
- Supports the contract administrator when required.
- Reviews construction contractor’s proposal for contract changes for accuracy and quantity basis and validate against current contract with the contract administrator.
- Assists in evaluation of change requests: interfaces with the contract administrator for the initiation and development of contract change documents.
- Where required, support discussions and negotiations with contractors on (counter) estimates and contract change requests.
- Assist in providing input to contract cost forecast developments as required.
- Liaises with Engineering, Contracts, Construction and FCX management on evaluation of potential changes, risks assessment, and mitigation.
- Liaises with other Project Controls staff for aspects of (potential) changes.
- Assists in compiling historical data / key quantity analysis.
- Other duties may be assigned
Basic Job Requirements
- Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and eight (8) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
- Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
- Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Other Job Requirements
None listed
Preferred Qualifications
- Possess practical experience in the use of the earned value management systems (EVMS)
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Salary Range: $92,000.00 - $171,000.00
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Senior Level Project Surveyor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level project surveyor job?
Employers at this level expect candidates who can own a project's commercial performance from start to finish, not just execute tasks assigned by others. Demonstrate experience managing complex quantity takeoffs, negotiating with subcontractors, and resolving contractual disputes independently. A strong portfolio of projects you led, coupled with evidence of mentoring junior surveyors, is what moves a resume to the top of the shortlist at the senior stage.
Which companies hire senior level project surveyors?
Companies hiring senior level project surveyors right now include Westwood Professional Services, CESO, and Fluor, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level is led by large general contractors, specialist cost consultancies, and civil infrastructure firms that need experienced professionals to oversee commercial risk on high-value projects.
Are there remote senior level project surveyor jobs?
Yes, though most roles require regular site presence or client-facing work. About 0% of senior level project surveyor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the profession. Remote-eligible positions tend to involve cost planning, estimating, or procurement advisory work rather than active site management.
What makes a project surveyor role senior level?
Senior level project surveyor roles are defined by autonomous ownership of commercial outcomes rather than supervised execution. Responsibilities typically include leading cost management across full project lifecycles, making independent contractual decisions, and providing technical guidance to less experienced team members. The expectation is that you set the standard for quality and process within your team, not just follow one.
Which industries hire the most senior level project surveyors?
Senior Level project surveyor roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors consistently drive hiring at the senior level because of the scale, contractual complexity, and financial risk involved in their capital projects, where experienced oversight directly protects the bottom line.