Quantity Surveyor

Mace; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace in the United States is seeking a qualified professional to lead the commercial management of subcontract packages from procurement through final account. You will oversee tendering, cost control, and reporting to the commercial lead, ensuring margin protection and alignment with sustainability goals.

The role requires cost consultancy experience, degree in QS, proficiency in MS Office, and strong stakeholder engagement with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Degree in quantity surveying or cost management, or equivalent.
• Proven cost consultancy experience.
• Technical qualification for project portfolios.
• Experience with most contract forms.
• Knowledge of contract administration and management.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to prepare monthly commercial reports.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement with senior leaders.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams toward high performance.
• Encourages others and recognizes efforts.
• Supports the wider team to meet plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract packages from procurement to final account.
• Procure subcontract packages and materials, including tender documentation.
• Report to the commercial lead on package performance.
• Establish cost control systems and handle client changes.
• Develop risk and opportunity reporting.
• Mitigate risks to protect margins.
• Seek value engineering opportunities to improve profit.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support net zero carbon transition during delivery.

Skills

Cost consultancy

MS Office

Planning & organization

Stakeholder communication

Leadership and direction

Team empowerment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management

Project portfolio certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

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 deliveryconsultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Responsible for the commercial management of subcontract packages from procurement to final account.
• Procurement of subcontract packages and materials including collating tender documentation & administering tenders.
• Accountable for commercial package management and reporting to the commercial lead.
• Establishes cost control systems including administering client and subcontract changes.
• Establishes risk and opportunity reporting mechanisms.
• Mitigates risks and protect package/project margin.
• Enhances profit by seeking opportunities through change and cost reduction measures such as value engineering.
• Operates and collaborates as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have

• A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in cost consultancy.
• Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s.
• Experience in most forms of contract.
• Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on Contract Administration and Contract Management.
• Proficient in MS office tools.
• Preparing monthly commercial reports.
• Developed planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to communication, collaborate & network with key stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Provides clear direction and creates a culture of high performance.
• Encourages and empowers others, providing praise & recognition of efforts.
• Actively supports the wider team to ensure plans are met.

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 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 with-in the role.