Commercial Quantity Surveyor - Subcontracts & Cost Control

Mace; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace in the United States is seeking a qualified professional to lead the commercial management of subcontract packages from procurement through final account. You will oversee tendering, cost control, and reporting to the commercial lead, ensuring margin protection and alignment with sustainability goals.

The role requires cost consultancy experience, degree in QS, proficiency in MS Office, and strong stakeholder engagement with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Degree in quantity surveying or cost management, or equivalent.
• Proven cost consultancy experience.
• Technical qualification for project portfolios.
• Experience with most contract forms.
• Knowledge of contract administration and management.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to prepare monthly commercial reports.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement with senior leaders.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams toward high performance.
• Encourages others and recognizes efforts.
• Supports the wider team to meet plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract packages from procurement to final account.
• Procure subcontract packages and materials, including tender documentation.
• Report to the commercial lead on package performance.
• Establish cost control systems and handle client changes.
• Develop risk and opportunity reporting.
• Mitigate risks to protect margins.
• Seek value engineering opportunities to improve profit.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support net zero carbon transition during delivery.

Skills

Cost consultancy

MS Office

Planning & organization

Stakeholder communication

Leadership and direction

Team empowerment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management

Project portfolio certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Mace in the United States is seeking a qualified professional to lead the commercial management of subcontract packages from procurement through final account. You will oversee tendering, cost control, and reporting to the commercial lead, ensuring margin protection and alignment with sustainability goals.

The role requires cost consultancy experience, degree in QS, proficiency in MS Office, and strong stakeholder engagement with senior leaders.