Senior Cost Manager

Mace; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a seasoned Cost Consultant to lead feasibility studies, value management, and cost planning for major projects in the New York area. You will drive procurement strategy, contract administration, and robust cost reporting while guiding a team of cost consultants and collaborating with senior stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

We value commercial acumen, MRICS/RICS progression, and a proactive approach to sustainability, with flexible, hybrid working options to

Qualifications

• Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• MRICS/RICS (or equivalent) and moving towards fellowship, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Experience of managing parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on

Responsibilities

• 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 and maintains a series of both internal and external relationships.
• Manages and 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.

Skills

Cost management

Value engineering

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Cost reporting

Mentoring

Education

Degree in quantity surveying/cost management

MRICS/RICS fellowship

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 consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project deliveryconsultancy 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 and maintains a series of both internal and external relationships.
• Manages and 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

• Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent) and moving towards fellowship, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Experience of managing parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.