Hybrid Strategic Cost Manager for Major Projects

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

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.