Senior Estimator - Cost Planning & Commercial Delivery

Talentify; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Mace in Boston is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead cost planning and commercial delivery on major projects. You will manage feasibility, procurement, cost planning and contract administration to ensure robust delivery, while guiding teams and engaging stakeholders.

The role requires proven experience in cost planning and contract management, a degree in quantity surveying or cost management with accreditation (e.g., RICS), and knowledge of value engineering, lifecycle costing and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost planning, contract management and commercial delivery on major projects.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Degree in quantity surveying/cost management with professional accreditation (e.g., RICS).
• Knowledge of value engineering, lifecycle costing and sustainability principles.

Responsibilities

• Leads feasibility, procurement, cost planning and contract administration for robust project delivery.
• Manages cost control, valuations, reporting and final accounts with clarity.
• Oversees claims, change assessments and key certifications through governance.
• Guides cost consultancy teams and drives process improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Cost planning

Contract management

Commercial delivery

Analytical ability

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Value engineering

Lifecycle costing

Digital tools

Sustainability

Education

Degree in quantity surveying/cost management

Tools

Cost management software

Job description

Mace in Boston is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead cost planning and commercial delivery on major projects. You will manage feasibility, procurement, cost planning and contract administration to ensure robust delivery, while guiding teams and engaging stakeholders.

The role requires proven experience in cost planning and contract management, a degree in quantity surveying or cost management with accreditation (e.g., RICS), and knowledge of value engineering, lifecycle costing and