Cost Manager

Mace; Barceloneta (PR); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Mace is seeking a senior Cost Consultancy professional to lead cost planning, contract administration and commercial delivery on major projects. You will supervise cost teams, manage procurements, and ensure robust governance across feasibility, cost control and final accounts.

The role supports hybrid working options within our consultancy practice across the United States and Puerto Rico. Applicants with RICS accreditation and experience on large schemes are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost planning and contract management on major projects.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Degree in quantity surveying / cost management with professional accreditation (e.g., RICS).
• Knowledge of value engineering, lifecycle costing and sustainability principles.

Responsibilities

• Leads feasibility, procurement, cost planning and contract administration for robust project delivery.
• Manages cost control, valuations, reporting and final accounts with clarity and accuracy.
• Oversees claims, change assessments and key project certifications through strong commercial governance.
• Guides and develops cost consultancy teams, driving process improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Cost planning

Contract management

Commercial delivery

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in quantity surveying / cost management

RICS accreditation (example)

Job description

Description - External

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.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project deliveryconsultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leads feasibility, procurement, cost planning and contract administration to ensure robust project delivery.
• Manages cost control, valuations, reporting and final account processes with clarity and accuracy.
• Oversees claims, change assessments and key project certifications through strong commercial governance.
• Guides and develops cost consultancy teams, driving process improvement, stakeholder engagement and sustainable outcomes.

You’ll Need To Have

• Proven experience in cost planning, contract management and commercial delivery across major projects.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Degree in quantity surveying/cost management with professional accreditation (e.g., RICS).
• Solid knowledge of value engineering, life‑cycle costing and digital tools, with commitment to sustainability principles.

Note : The estimated salary for this position is $130,000. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

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.

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