Estimator

Mace; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm is looking for an Estimator to lead feasibility, procurement, and cost planning for projects. You will manage cost control, oversee claims, and guide consultancy teams to achieve sustainable outcomes. We're seeking candidates with a degree in quantity surveying and proven experience in cost planning and contract management. The position offers an estimated salary of $130,000 and the possibility of flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost planning and contract management across major projects.
• Strong analytical and negotiation capabilities.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility, procurement, and cost planning for project delivery.
• Manage cost control, valuations, and final account processes.
• Oversee claims and change assessments through strong governance.
• Guide cost consultancy teams for process improvement.

Skills

Cost planning

Contract management

Analytical capabilities

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in quantity surveying/cost management

Job description

Estimator, Lebanon

Mace combines global delivery consultancy experience to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

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.

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. 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 organisation.

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