Assistant Cost Manager | Cost Planning & Procurement

Mace; Washington Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a Cost Consultant / Quantity Surveyor to support cost management and procurement for complex projects. You will work with stakeholders to develop cost plans, monitor expenditure, and help prepare valuations and final accounts.

The role emphasizes collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to value management while supporting a transition to net zero carbon. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Strong communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good interpersonal, report-writing, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in cost management, procurement, and contract administration.
• Proactive approach to identifying and implementing improved working practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives.
• Experience supporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative working environment.
• Continuous learning mindset with willingness to seek development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist feasibility studies and procurement reports.
• Apply value management techniques at project outset.
• Provide estimating and cost planning support for final cost plan.
• Involve procurement stages from prequalification to contract prep.
• Assist contract documents, valuations and handling variations.
• Support cost control and reporting during contracts.
• Prepare client financial reports on required formats/frequencies.
• Identify costs for design changes and construction activities.
• Assist with certificates of completion and final accounts.
• Assist with certificates for defects and final completion.
• Assist in delivering cost management services.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate on team/regional strategy delivery.
• Guide and coach junior staff.
• Support net-zero carbon transition in delivery.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost management

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Cost reporting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Job description

Mace is seeking a Cost Consultant / Quantity Surveyor to support cost management and procurement for complex projects. You will work with stakeholders to develop cost plans, monitor expenditure, and help prepare valuations and final accounts.

The role emphasizes collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to value management while supporting a transition to net zero carbon. Hybrid working options are available.