Senior Cost Manager - PMIS Architect

Mace; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to lead cost management design across PMIS platforms in a hybrid New Jersey setting. You will drive system architecture, data models, and workflows for budgets, actuals, and forecasting, coordinating with IT, finance, and program teams.

You will guide a multi-disciplinary team, establish CBS structures, and ensure governance, reporting, and ERP integrations (including Sage) across complex construction programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Project Management or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of cost management and CBS/WBS alignment.
• Proven experience administering PMIS in complex projects.
• Experience with ERP integrations and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and deployment of cost management within PMIS platforms.
• Draft and Develop system architecture that integrates cost management with other GDC systems and applications as required.
• Define data models, workflows, and business rules for budget, grant commitments, actuals, forecasting, and change management.
• Lead the team to configure cost sheets, cash flow curves, and funding source tracking.
• Serve as cost management functional SME including KPI definition, cost-at-completion forecasting, and variance analysis, etc.
• Establish cost breakdown structures (CBS) aligned with GDC program and organizational reporting hierarchies.
• Support the development and enforcement of cost management procedures, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Lead the team for program/project cost reports/dashboard design and development, especially GDC Data warehouse integration hub for monthly cost reporting.
• Advise on budget baseline management, change order workflows, and contingency tracking (if any).
• Partner with owners, program managers, and finance teams to translate business requirements into system configurations.
• Present cost performance data and system capabilities to GDC & MPA leadership and project control team.
• Lead workshops, training sessions, and user adoption initiatives across multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Coordinate with IT, Project Control team and vendors to resolve any technical issues and system enhancements.
• Support GDC programs across all construction packages and all task orders.
• Ensure PMIS cost data aligns with GDC reporting requirements and audit standards.
• Drive interoperability between PMIS and other ERP systems (such as Sage) for financial reconciliation.

Skills

Solutions architecture

PMIS systems

ERP integration

CBS/WBS alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering/PM

Tools

Sage ERP

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 delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our Values

• 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

• Lead end-to-end design and deployment of cost management within PMIS platforms
• Draft and Develop system architecture that integrates cost management with other GDC systems and applications as required
• Define data models, workflows, and business rules for budget, grant commitments, actuals, forecasting, and change management
• Lead the team to configure cost sheets, cash flow curves, and funding source tracking
• Serve as cost management functional SME including KPI definition, cost-at-completion forecasting, and variance analysis, etc.
• Establish cost breakdown structures (CBS) aligned with GDC program and organizational reporting hierarchies
• Support the development and enforcement of cost management procedures, standards, and governance frameworks
• Lead the team for program/project cost reports/dashboard design and development, especially GDC Data warehouse integration hub for monthly cost reporting
• Advise on budget baseline management, change order workflows, and contingency tracking (if any)
• Partner with owners, program managers, and finance teams to translate business requirements into system configurations
• Present cost performance data and system capabilities to GDC & MPA leadership and project control team.
• Lead workshops, training sessions, and user adoption initiatives across multi-disciplinary project teams
• Coordinate with IT, Project Control team and vendors to resolve any technical issues and system enhancements
• Support GDC programs across all construction packages and all task orders.
• Ensure PMIS cost data aligns with GDC reporting requirements and audit standards
• Drive interoperability between PMIS and other ERP systems (such as Sage) for financial reconciliation

You’ll Need To Have

• 10 + years of experience in solutions architecture for PMIS, ERP and similar products
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of cost management and CBS and WBS alignment.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Proven experience in administering project management information systems (PMIS) leading in complex construction projects or infrastructure developments.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all 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.