Cost Consultant

Mace; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Mace is seeking a skilled Cost Consultant in New York to lead cost management, budgeting, and cost planning across projects. You’ll work with procurement teams and contractors to develop robust cost plans and timely reports, supporting the client with financial control throughout the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills, experience in cost consultancy, and familiarity with BIM and digital project tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost consultancy and cost management including cost planning, budgeting and estimating.
• Strong understanding of project costs, programme timescales and delivery risks.
• Knowledge of Contract Administration and Contract Management with commercial insight.
• Proficiency with cost management, reporting and project systems.

Responsibilities

• Conducts feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports.
• Applies 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.
• 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 contract terms.
• Provides cost control and reporting services during the contract.
• 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 by contractor and subcontractors.
• Advises on issue of certificates of practical completion and final completion.

Skills

Cost management

Cost planning

Budgeting

Contract administration

Analytical thinking

Digital skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Cost management software

BIM

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.

You’ll 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. Manages stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll Need To Have

• Proven experience in cost consultancy and cost management, including cost planning, budgeting and estimating.
• Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong understanding of project costs, programme timescales and associated delivery and commercial risks.
• Experience working with a range of contract types and methods of measurement.
• Sound knowledge of Contract Administration and Contract Management, with the ability to provide appropriate commercial and contractual advice.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret cost and commercial information effectively.
• Good digital capability and experience using relevant cost management, reporting and project systems.
• Strong knowledge and experience within the relevant construction, infrastructure or property sector.
• Relevant professional membership, such as MRICS/RICS or equivalent, or actively working towards professional accreditation.
• Relevant technical qualifications or certifications applicable to the project or sector.
• Experience supporting, mentoring and developing Graduate Trainees and Assistant Cost Consultants.
• Ability to identify and implement service and process improvements, including the effective use of digital solutions such as BIM.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development, collaboration and an inclusive working environment.

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. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

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