Assistant Cost Manager

Mace; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace in Phoenix seeks a cost consultant to lead cost planning, budgeting and procurement support across our consultancy projects. You will apply value management techniques early, develop cost plans and advise on contract strategies.

You will mentor junior team members, deliver cost reports, manage relationships with clients and contractors, and seek continuous improvements in processes. MRICS progression preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost consultancy.
• Experience in cost planning, budgeting, and estimating.
• Strong understanding of project costs, schedules, and risk implications.
• Knowledge of various contract types and methods of measurement.
• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or equivalent.
• Professional membership or working towards MRICS/RICS (or equivalent).
• Expertise within the relevant sector and project market.
• Experience building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong report writing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities related to cost, contracts, and procurement.
• Participation in initiatives that drive service improvement and innovation (e.g., BIM).
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive working environment.
• Proactive approach to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conducts feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports.
• Applies the value management techniques at the outset of a project.
• Manages, estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.
• Assists in procurement and selection of main contractor.
• Prepares contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.
• Advises on administration of the terms of the building contract.
• Measures and provides valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract and agree with the contractor.
• Provides cost control and reporting services during the contract.
• Prepares financial reports for the client in the form and at the frequency required.
• Identifies all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
• Participates in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
• Advises on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Advises on issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.
• Delivers improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change.
• Provides guidance and direction to Assistant Cost Consultant and other junior team members.
• Provides informal mentoring/training to junior members of the team.
• Seeks opportunities for continuous improvements/improving working processes.
• Develops effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Cost consultancy

Cost planning

Estimating

Budgeting

Contract knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or equivalent

MRICS/RICS progression

Tools

CostX

Excel

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Conducts feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports.
• Applies the value management techniques at the outset of a project.
• Manages, estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.
• Assists in procurement and selection of main contractor.
• Prepares contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.
• Advises on administration of the terms of the building contract.
• Measures and provides valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract and agree with the contractor.
• Provides cost control and reporting services during the contract.
• Prepares financial reports for the client in the form and at the frequency required.
• Identifies all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
• Participates in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
• Advises on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Advises on issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.
• Delivers improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change.
• Provides guidance and direction to Assistant Cost Consultant and other junior team members.
• Provides informal mentoring/training to junior members of the team.
• Seeks opportunities for continuous improvements/improving working processes.
• Develops effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

You’ll Need To Have

• Proven experience in cost consultancy.
• Experience in cost planning, budgeting, and estimating.
• Strong understanding of project costs, schedules, and risk implications.
• Knowledge of various contract types and methods of measurement.
• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or equivalent.
• Professional membership or working towards MRICS/RICS (or equivalent).
• Expertise within the relevant sector and project market.
• Experience building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong report writing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities related to cost, contracts, and procurement.
• Participation in initiatives that drive service improvement and innovation (e.g., BIM).
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive working environment.
• Proactive approach to continuous learning and professional development.

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.

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