🧮 Quantity Surveyor in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Employers in Toronto hiring this role typically need: prepare bills of quantities, measure completed work, assess valuations and support cost control and commercial administration.

Key responsibilities

• Support cost control and commercial reporting
• Prepare bills of quantities and cost plans
• Measure completed work on site
• Assess interim valuations and payment applications

Skills employers look for

• Accurate record keeping
• Measurement standards
• Cost estimating
• Contract knowledge

Tools and standards

• Excel cost models
• Contract forms and payment schedules
• Variation trackers

Typical deliverables

• Monthly valuation
• Final account statement
• Bills of quantities

How success is measured

• Payment turnaround
• Cost variance control
• Measurement accuracy

Common challenges

• Disputed measurements
• Frequent variations

Hiring tip

Ask for a sample bill or valuation and how they checked it for errors.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Quantity Surveyor cost in Toronto?

Indicative Quantity Surveyor rates for Toronto, Ontario, Canada are about $28–$85 per hour, or $3,640–$11,050 per month for regular work.

What does a Quantity Surveyor do in Toronto?

Prepare bills of quantities, measure completed work, assess valuations and support cost control and commercial administration. Typical work includes prepare bills of quantities and cost plans, measure completed work on site and assess interim valuations and payment applications.

What qualifications are usual for a Quantity Surveyor?

Quantity surveying or construction degree; Professional membership is a plus; 3+ years in construction cost work.

Can I hire a Quantity Surveyor for Toronto remotely?

Often yes. Many teams work across provinces and time zones; confirm language needs, especially in Quebec. Agree working-hour overlap, tools, reporting and payment method before work begins.

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