Assistant Cost Manager

Mace; Tucson (AZ); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mace is seeking a cost consultant to drive cost planning, budgeting, and procurement strategy across projects in the Tucson area. You will work with internal teams and external contractors to deliver accurate cost plans and reports, ensuring value and governance through lifecycle stages.

The role requires MRICS/RICS-ladder alignment or progress toward accreditation, with strong analytical and negotiation skills and a focus on continuous improvement in delivery and collaboration.

Formación

• Proven experience in cost consultancy and cost management.
• Strong ability to plan budgets and cost estimates for complex projects.
• Understanding of project costs, schedules, and risk implications.
• Knowledge of contract types and methods of measurement.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct feasibility studies and advise on procurement strategies and contract selection.
• Apply value management techniques at project outset.
• Manage estimating and cost planning, present final cost plan.
• Assist in main contractor procurement and contract administration.
• Prepare contract documents, warranties, bonds, and licenses.
• Advise on contract administration and certificate issuing.
• Produce cost reports and track variances during contracts.
• Identify costs from design changes and client charges.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and mentor staff.
• Seek continuous improvement in processes and stakeholder relationships.

Conocimientos

Cost consultancy

Cost planning

Budgeting

Estimating

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management

MRICS / RICS accreditation in progress

Descripción del empleo

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.