Senior Manager Cost Consultant

Mace; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace seeks a skilled Cost Consultant to lead feasibility assessments, advise on procurement strategies, and own the cost planning and reporting across complex projects. You will guide contract administration and deliver value through rigorous cost management and stakeholder engagement.

Join a globally active team and contribute to net-zero initiatives while mentoring colleagues and driving process improvements within the consultancy practice.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost consultancy and cost management on complex construction projects.
• Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Professional MRICS/RICS membership or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Feasibility studies and advise on procurement strategies and contract selection.
• Apply value management techniques at project outset.
• Estimate and cost plan ownership and presentation.
• Support procurement process across prequalification, enquiry, analysis and contract preparation.
• Oversee contract documents, warranties, licenses and final completion.

Skills

Cost consultancy

Cost management

Cost planning

Estimating

Budgeting

Contract administration

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

MRICS/RICS or equivalent

Tools

BIM

Cost management software

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.

You’ll 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 comprehensice 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

• Proven experience in cost consultancy and cost management, including cost planning, budgeting and estimating on complex construction projects.
• Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Professional membership such as MRICS/RICS or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of construction costs, programme timescales and associated commercial and delivery risks.
• Detailed understanding of different forms of contract, methods of measurement and contractual frameworks relevant to construction.
• Sound knowledge of Contract Administration and Contract Management, with the ability to provide commercial and contractual advice.
• Strong knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing and contract law within the construction environment.
• Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in relation to cost management, procurement and contract administration.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and develop effective working relationships with internal and external parties.
• Demonstrated commitment to client service excellence, with the ability to understand requirements and deliver high‑quality cost consultancy services.
• Good knowledge of BIM techniques, digital tools and applications relevant to cost and project management.
• Strong knowledge and experience within the relevant construction, infrastructure or property sector.
• Relevant technical qualifications or certifications applicable to the project or sector.
• Ability to identify and implement improved working practices, processes and service improvements.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

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.