Senior Project Advisor - MEP

Mace; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mace, located in Frankfurt, is seeking a skilled professional with expertise in cost management for complex projects. The role focuses on managing commercial functions, overseeing procurement, and ensuring compliance with German regulations.

Ideal candidates will possess a degree in quantity surveying, fluency in German and English, and a thorough understanding of construction contracts. The company values safety, client focus, and integrity, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifikationen

• Strong cost management expertise across complex, mission-critical projects.
• Deep understanding of German regulations, procurement practices, and construction contract frameworks.
• Proficient in cost planning, estimating, and contract administration.

Aufgaben

• Manage the commercial function and safeguard the employer’s interests.
• Develop cost plans and support value engineering.
• Oversight of post-contract cost control including change management.
• Produce accurate financial reports and forecasts.
• Administer construction contracts to ensure compliance.

Kenntnisse

Cost management expertise

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Degree in quantity surveying or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Managing the commercial function, safeguarding the employer’s interests and driving cost certainty across all project phases.
• Developing robust cost plans, estimates and benchmarks, supporting value engineering and informed commercial decision‑making.
• Managing procurement and tendering activities, ensuring competitive pricing, clear scope alignment and optimal contracting strategies.
• Overseeing post‑contract cost control, including change management, valuations, payment reviews and contingency tracking.
• Producing accurate financial reports, forecasts and executive summaries that support project governance.
• Administering construction contracts, ensuring full compliance with obligations, terms and quality standards.
• Managing the preparation and settlement of final accounts, maintaining complete as‑built cost records.
• Applying technical knowledge of CSA, MEP and mission‑critical systems to develop effective cost strategies.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks, implementing consistent controls and change processes.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships and provide clear commercial leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree in quantity surveying or related field, with strong cost management expertise across complex, mission‑critical projects.
• Deep understanding of German regulations, procurement practices and construction contract frameworks.
• Fluent in German and English, with strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in cost planning, estimating, contract administration and major MEP/CSA technical pricing.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients. Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations. Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.