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Mace

Cost Manager

West Portsmouth, OH · Hybrid

Managing and developing Graduate Trainees and/or Assistant Cost Consultants. * Identifying and participating in new initiatives that add value that lead to service improvement e.g. BIM * Champions ...

Mace

Cost Manager

West Portsmouth, OH · Hybrid

Managing and developing Graduate Trainees and/or Assistant Cost Consultants. * Identifying and participating in new initiatives that add value that lead to service improvement e.g. BIM * Champions ...

Mace

Cost Manager

West Portsmouth, OH · Hybrid

Managing and developing Graduate Trainees and/or Assistant Cost Consultants. * Identifying and participating in new initiatives that add value that lead to service improvement e.g. BIM * Champions ...

Mace

Cost Manager

West Portsmouth, OH · Hybrid

Managing and developing Graduate Trainees and/or Assistant Cost Consultants. * Identifying and participating in new initiatives that add value that lead to service improvement e.g. BIM * Champions ...

Snc-Lavalin

Cost Management Analyst

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

... graduate experience, providing: * Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and ... Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers ...

AtkinsRéalis

Cost Management Analyst

New York, NY · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

... graduate experience, providing: * Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and ... Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers ...

City of Rowlett, TX

Graduate Engineer

Rowlett, TX · On-site

$57K - $86K/yr

Participate in the bid process by reviewing consultant-prepared bid packages, attending pre-bid conferences, analyzing bid results, and preparing bid evaluations. * Prepare construction cost ...

City of Rowlett

Graduate Engineer

Rowlett, TX

$57K - $86K/yr

Participate in the bid process by reviewing consultant-prepared bid packages, attending pre-bid conferences, analyzing bid results, and preparing bid evaluations. Prepare construction cost estimates ...

SNC-Lavalin

Cost Management Analyst

New York, NY · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

... graduate experience, providing: * Opportunities to work on various projects of ranging size and ... Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers ...

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Cost Manager

West Portsmouth, OH • Hybrid

Mace
Wholesale • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

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 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 : 

  • Conducts feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports. 

  • 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.

  • Assists in procurement and selection of main contractor.

  • Prepares contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.

  • Advises on administration of the terms of the building contract.

  • Measures and provides valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract and agree with the contractor.

  • Provides cost control and reporting services during the contract.

  • Prepares financial reports for the client in the form and at the frequency required.

  • Identifies all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.

  • Participates in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.

  • Advises on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.

  • Advises on issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.

  • Delivers improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change.

  • Provides guidance and direction to Assistant Cost Consultant and other junior team members. 

  • Provides informal mentoring/training to junior members of the team.

  • Seeks opportunities for continuous improvements/improving working processes.

  • Develops effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

  • 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 

  • A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).

  • Proven experience in cost consultancy.

  • Cost planning, budgeting and estimating experience.

  • Sound understanding of costs and timescales of work undertaken and implications of risk of failure to deliver.

  • Understanding different types of contract including the method of measurement.

  • Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent).

  • Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific sector/ market of project/role. 

  • Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s.

  • Experience in most forms of contract.

  • Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on Contract Administration and Contract Management.

  • Ability to be effective communicator with all stakeholders.

  • Ability to seek opportunities for implementing improved working practices. 

  • Manages relevant stakeholders for project/s.

  • Develops effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Good interpersonal skills to prepare reports, negotiate and build relationships with key stakeholders. 

  • Problem solving and analytical skills for resolving cost and contract administration and procurement issues within consult.

  • Managing and developing Graduate Trainees and/or Assistant Cost Consultants.

  • Identifying and participating in new initiatives that add value that lead to service improvement e.g. BIM

  • Champions and operates within an inclusivity environment.                                                         

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

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