About you:
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If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.
Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING
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Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.
Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.
About the job:
Kent is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to support the Kearl Project in Fort McKay, Alberta. The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for cost control, contract administration, and commercial reporting to ensure that project financial performance remains aligned with contractual obligations and project budgets.
Skills and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Cost Management & Control
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Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts.
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Track project expenditures and identify cost variances.
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Support change management processes including evaluation and pricing of change orders.
Contract Administration
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Administer contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
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Review contractor submissions including progress claims and variations.
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Support dispute resolution and commercial negotiations as required.
Measurement & Valuation
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Perform quantity take-offs and validate contractor measurements.
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Assess completed work for progress payments.
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Maintain accurate records of quantities and valuations.
Reporting
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Prepare weekly and monthly cost reports, forecasts, and financial summaries.
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Provide commercial insights to project leadership.
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Support audits and financial reviews.
Interface & Coordination
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Work closely with Project Controls, Construction, and Procurement teams.
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Interface with client representatives and contractors on commercial matters.
In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Knowledge / Qualification / Training / Certification:
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Degree or diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
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7+ years of experience in quantity surveying on large-scale industrial or oil & gas projects.
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Strong understanding of contracts, cost control, and commercial management.
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Proficiency in cost management systems and MS Excel.
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Experience with lump sum contracts.
Communication:
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Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to present commercial data clearly to leadership.
Behavior / Core Competencies:
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Analytical and detail-oriented.
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Strong commercial acumen.
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Proactive and solution-focused.
HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
Details about the role:
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Location: Kearl Site, Fort McKay, Alberta
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Rotation: 14/7
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Relocation required: No
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Travel required: Yes (14/7 shift with flights from the Calgary or Edmonton aerodrome)
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Contract type: Project-based
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Experience level: 7+ years
