Strategic Cost & Operations Director

Mace; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Inclusive employer with diverse candid

Job summary

Mace is seeking a senior cost consultant to lead cost management across complex projects in New York. You will drive feasibility studies, budgeting, cost planning, and procurement strategies to deliver value and risk mitigation.

You will manage a large cost team, oversee post-contract reporting, and ensure alignment with sustainability and carbon reduction goals, while delivering high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cost consultancy and cost management on complex projects.
• Proven track record of winning and delivering projects with high client service.
• MRICS/RICS or equivalent membership; progressing towards fellowship.
• Strong knowledge of contract forms, measurement methods, and contractual frameworks.
• Understanding of project costs, schedules, commercial and delivery risks.
• Experience in Capex vs Opex analysis and advice to support project decisions.

Responsibilities

• Drives production of feasibility studies and advises on procurement strategies.
• Manages, estimates and cost planning including ownership of cost plans and presentations.
• Leads procurement process from prequalification to contract preparation.
• Approves contract documents, warranties, licenses and cost certificates.
• Oversees cost checking, valuations and post-contract cost reporting.
• Identifies costs associated with design changes, contract awards and client charges.
• Holds accountability for evaluation of delay and additional costs.
• Supports sustainability and carbon reduction considerations in delivery.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Estimating

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Sustainability

Education

Quantity Surveying or Cost Management degree

Job description

Mace is seeking a senior cost consultant to lead cost management across complex projects in New York. You will drive feasibility studies, budgeting, cost planning, and procurement strategies to deliver value and risk mitigation.

You will manage a large cost team, oversee post-contract reporting, and ensure alignment with sustainability and carbon reduction goals, while delivering high-quality client service.