Senior Contracts Leader — Construction & Cost Management

Mace; North Augusta (SC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace, based in North Augusta, SC, seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee contract documents, cost control, and client relationships on major projects. You will guide a team of managers and professionals to deliver value, manage risk, and ensure financial performance across the portfolio.

The role requires a degree in quantity surveying or cost management, strong leadership, and a proven track record in construction contract administration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering service excellence to clients.
• Proven experience in commercial management within construction.
• Sound understanding of costs and timescales of work and risk.
• Experience in risk management and change control.
• Experience with different contract types and measurement methods.
• Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses; assist execution.
• Advise on administration of construction/service contracts.
• Measure and value work; adjust variations with the contractor.
• Ensure cost control and reporting during the contract.
• Produce monthly post-contract cost reports and present to client.
• Identify costs related to design changes, contract awards, and site activities.
• Evaluate delay and extra-cost claims by contractor and subs.
• Advise on certificates of practical completion and final accounts.
• Advise on making good defects and final completion requirements.
• Lead Cost Consultant team; provide guidance and coaching.
• Drive improvements in systems and processes; transformational change.
• Provide leadership to Managers and Professionals; ensure area plans and delivery excellence.
• Manage internal and external relationships; influence key stakeholders.
• Support net zero carbon delivery and manage related emissions reductions.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost control

Contract administration

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Degree in quantity surveying/cost management

Job description

Mace, based in North Augusta, SC, seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee contract documents, cost control, and client relationships on major projects. You will guide a team of managers and professionals to deliver value, manage risk, and ensure financial performance across the portfolio.

The role requires a degree in quantity surveying or cost management, strong leadership, and a proven track record in construction contract administration.