Associate Director - Cost, Value & Procurement

Mace; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking an experienced cost consultant in New York, NY, to lead cost planning, budgeting and procurement strategy across complex projects. You will manage contract administration, value engineering and client reporting, while guiding teams and developing professional capacity.

The role emphasizes sustainable project delivery, risk management and collaboration with stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes for high-value programs.

Qualifications

• Proven cost planning and budgeting experience across complex projects.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, or equivalent.
• MRICS/RICS qualification, progression towards fellowship.
• Knowledge of contract types, measurement methods, and frameworks.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills with clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on procurement strategies and contract selection.
• Provide cost estimating and final cost plan presentations.
• Drive procurement process from prequalification to contract.
• Maintain internal and external relationships.
• Supervise contract documents, warranties, bonds, and licenses.
• Measure project valuations and cost checking.
• Deliver cost control reporting to stakeholders.
• Lead process improvements and transformational change.
• Oversee claims evaluation for delays and extra costs.
• Manage certificates of completion and final accounts.
• Lead large teams and coach performance.

Skills

Cost consultancy

Cost management

Cost planning

Budgeting

MRICS

Contract management

BIM knowledge

Sustainability focus

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

MRICS membership

Tools

CostX

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Mace is seeking an experienced cost consultant in New York, NY, to lead cost planning, budgeting and procurement strategy across complex projects. You will manage contract administration, value engineering and client reporting, while guiding teams and developing professional capacity.

The role emphasizes sustainable project delivery, risk management and collaboration with stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes for high-value programs.