Quantity Surveyor / Cost Engineer – Construction, NZ Projects

Pear Tree.

Quantity Surveyor managing project cost control and financial administration for NZ construction projects. Ensuring accurate estimating, cost tracking, and procurement across multiple projects.

Posted 5/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesMid-LevelSenior💰 ₱85,000 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare detailed and accurate project quotes covering labour, materials, subcontractors, and margins
Review supplier and subcontractor pricing for accuracy and competitiveness
Produce professionally formatted quotations for client submission
Maintain estimating templates and pricing libraries within the system
Identify and document project variations arising from scope changes or site conditions
Prepare variation cost breakdowns and justification reports
Maintain a complete variation register per project
Ensure approved variations are reflected in budgets and contract values
Prepare progress claims and charge-up invoices accurately and on time
Reconcile claims against contract values and approved variations
Manage invoice-related queries with clients and internal teams
Maintain complete financial documentation for all projects
Monitor project budgets vs actual costs within Buildertrend or similar system
Track all cost categories including labour, materials, and subcontractors
Produce regular cost reports highlighting risks and variances
Escalate cost overruns with recommendations for corrective action
Track labour hours across active projects and compare against budgets
Prepare productivity and labour utilization reports for management
Collaborate with site teams to align labour forecasting with actual site conditions
Flag significant variances for review
Coordinate material ordering from quotation through to delivery
Ensure procurement aligns with project timelines and budgets
Manage supplier relationships to ensure cost efficiency and reliability
Reconcile purchase orders and supplier invoices
Act as a key link between office, site teams, suppliers, and clients
Support continuous improvement of systems, templates, and workflows
Assist in developing standardized processes for efficiency and consistency
Maintain professional communication across all stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in Quantity Surveying, estimating, or construction cost administration
Strong proficiency in Buildertrend or similar construction management platforms
Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong written communication and documentation skills
Experience working with both office and site-based teams
Formal qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field (Desirable)
Experience in residential or commercial construction projects ($1M–$2M range) (Desirable)
Familiarity with NZ construction standards and contract frameworks (e.g., NZS 3910) (Desirable)
Experience in procurement and supplier management (Desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Prepare detailed and accurate project quotes covering labour, materials, subcontractors, and margins
Review supplier and subcontractor pricing for accuracy and competitiveness
Produce professionally formatted quotations for client submission
Maintain estimating templates and pricing libraries within the system
Identify and document project variations arising from scope changes or site conditions
Prepare variation cost breakdowns and justification reports
Maintain a complete variation register per project
Ensure approved variations are reflected in budgets and contract values
Prepare progress claims and charge-up invoices accurately and on time
Reconcile claims against contract values and approved variations
Manage invoice-related queries with clients and internal teams
Maintain complete financial documentation for all projects
Monitor project budgets vs actual costs within Buildertrend or similar system
Track all cost categories including labour, materials, and subcontractors
Produce regular cost reports highlighting risks and variances
Escalate cost overruns with recommendations for corrective action
Track labour hours across active projects and compare against budgets
Prepare productivity and labour utilization reports for management
Collaborate with site teams to align labour forecasting with actual site conditions
Flag significant variances for review
Coordinate material ordering from quotation through to delivery
Ensure procurement aligns with project timelines and budgets
Manage supplier relationships to ensure cost efficiency and reliability
Reconcile purchase orders and supplier invoices
Act as a key link between office, site teams, suppliers, and clients
Support continuous improvement of systems, templates, and workflows
Assist in developing standardized processes for efficiency and consistency
Maintain professional communication across all stakeholders 🎯 Requirements
Experience in Quantity Surveying, estimating, or construction cost administration
Strong proficiency in Buildertrend or similar construction management platforms
Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong written communication and documentation skills
Experience working with both office and site-based teams
Formal qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field (Desirable)
Experience in residential or commercial construction projects ($1M–$2M range) (Desirable)
Familiarity with NZ construction standards and contract frameworks (e.g., NZS 3910) (Desirable)
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Hard Skills & Tools

quantity surveyingestimatingconstruction cost administrationnumerical accuracycost reportingprocurementsupplier managementvariation cost breakdownsbudget reconciliationlabour utilization reporting

Soft Skills

attention to detailcommunicationdocumentationproject managementcollaborationcontinuous improvementorganizational skillsproblem-solvingstakeholder managementtime management

Certifications

formal qualification in Quantity Surveyingformal qualification in Construction Management