Senior Cost Manager

Mace; Lubbock (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a seasoned Cost Manager to lead cost management, budgeting and procurement strategy across complex projects in Texas. You will guide cost consultants, deliver final cost plans, and ensure accurate valuations while driving continuous improvement and cost efficiency.

The role requires 6–10 years in cost management or QS, a degree in QS or equivalent, and strong contract administration with a focus on value engineering and stakeholder engagement. Hybrid work is supported.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of relevant cost management, quantity surveying or commercial management experience.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or equivalent.
• Detailed knowledge of construction contracts and methods of measurement.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost management, budgeting, estimating and cost planning activities across projects.
• Lead procurement reports, prequalification, enquiry, analysis and contract preparation.
• Manage and mentor a team of Cost Consultants, driving cost control and reporting to clients.
• Drive continuous improvement and value engineering to optimise project performance.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Value engineering

Digital and BIM

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management

Tools

Cost management tools

BIM

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.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

• 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

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Accountable for feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports.
• Utilises expertise and applies the value management techniques at the outset of a project.
• Manages, estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.
• Contributes to the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively.
• Supervises the preparation of the contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.
• Advises on administration of the terms of the building contract.
• Accountable for the measurement of valuations of the work carried out and ensuring that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively.
• Ensures adequate cost control and reporting services during the contract and the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.
• Identifies all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
• Oversees and engages in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
• Provides comprehensive advise on the issuing of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.
• Advises on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Manages team of Cost Consultants, providing guidance, direction and coaching and performance management.
• Delivers improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change.
• Provides mentoring/training to members of the team.
• Shares technical/functional/domain expertise to upskill capabilities.
• Develops & maintains a series of both internal and external relationships.
• Manages & influences Key/Senior stakeholders.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement plans/identifies key business improvements.
• 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

• 6–10 years of relevant cost management, quantity surveying or commercial management experience.
• Demonstrable experience delivering service excellence to clients.
• Strong cost planning, budgeting, estimating, and cost management experience.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or equivalent.
• Detailed knowledge of construction contracts and methods of measurement.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and contract management.
• Experience with value engineering and life cycle costing.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within the relevant sector/market and project environment.
• Relevant technical qualifications/certifications for the project portfolio.
• Ability to build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to drive innovation, including digital and BIM initiatives.

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.