Cost Manager

Mace; Washington Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working options

Job summary

At Mace, a leading construction consultancy, we seek a Cost Consultant to support procurement, cost planning and contract administration across projects. You will work with clients and teams to manage budgets, prepare cost plans, and monitor performance while mentoring junior colleagues.

The role offers hybrid working options in the US and opportunities to contribute to value engineering and BIM-enabled project delivery, with a commitment to inclusivity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in cost management or quantity surveying.
• MRICS/​RICS or equivalent professional membership.
• Experience with cost planning, budgeting and estimating.
• Understanding of contract types and measurement methods.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and advise on procurement strategies.
• Acknowledge value management techniques at project outset.
• Manage, estimate and plan costs, including final cost plan.
• Assist in procurement and selection of the main contractor.
• Prepare contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses.
• Advise on administration of the terms of the building contract.
• Measure and provide valuations and adjust variations with contractor.
• Provide cost control and reporting during the contract.
• Identify costs from design changes and client charges.
• Support evaluation of delay and additional cost claims.

Skills

Cost management

Procurement

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

BIM

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

Quantity surveying degree

MRICS / RICS qualification

Professional certification

Tools

CostX

Primavera P6

Excel

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.

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

Values

• Safety first – Going home safe and well
• Client focus – Deliver on our promise
• Integrity – Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity – For our people to excel

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports.
• Apply value management techniques at the outset of a project.
• Manage, estimate and plan costs, including ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.
• Assist in procurement and selection of the main contractor.
• Prepare contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.
• Advise on administration of the terms of the building contract.
• Measure and provide valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract and agree with the contractor.
• Provide cost control and reporting services during the contract.
• Prepare financial reports for the client in the required form and at the required frequency.
• Identify all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
• Participate in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
• Advise on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Advise on the issue of certificates of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.
• Deliver improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change.
• Provide guidance and direction to Assistant Cost Consultants and other junior team members.
• Provide informal mentoring/training to junior members of the team.
• Seek opportunities for continuous improvement and improving working processes.
• Develop effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, sharing responsibility for the proactive identification and management of associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Qualifications

• A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in cost consultancy.
• Experience in cost planning, budgeting and estimating.
• Sound understanding of costs and timescales of work undertaken and implications of risk of failure to deliver.
• Understanding of different types of contract, including the method of measurement.
• Professional membership or working towards one (e.g. MRICS/RICS or equivalent).
• Proficient knowledge and expertise in a specific sector/market of project/role.
• Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio(s).
• Experience in most forms of contract.
• Knowledge and ability to advise on Contract Administration and Contract Management.
• Effective communication skills with all stakeholders.
• Ability to identify opportunities for implementing improved working practices.
• Ability to manage relevant stakeholders for projects.
• Develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good interpersonal skills to prepare reports, negotiate and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills for resolving cost and contract administration and procurement issues within consulting.
• Ability to manage and develop Graduate Trainees and/or Assistant Cost Consultants.
• Experience in identifying and participating in new initiatives that add value and lead to service improvement (e.g. BIM).
• Champion inclusivity and operate within an inclusive environment.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of 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 within the role.