Cost Management Specialist - Hybrid/Flexible

Mace; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cost consultancy

Cost planning

Budgeting

Estimating

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management

MRICS / RICS accreditation in progress

Job description

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.