Senior Cost Consultant

1 month ago

New York, New York, United States Mace Full time

Position Status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in September subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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 shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

You will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
You will be the relationship owner and primary contact for Mace executive team engagement, and responsible for ensuring efficient governance to achieve our strategic priorities.
You will be responsible for key client relationship management, and converting the client's vision into a deliverable onsite plan.
Managing feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports.
Utilizing expertise and applies the value management techniques at the outset of a project.
Managing, estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.
Contributing to the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively.
Supervising the preparation of the contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.
Advising on administration of the terms of the building contract.
Measuring valuations of the work carried out and ensuring that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively.
Ensuring adequate cost control and reporting services during the contract and the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.
Identifying all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
Overseeing and engaging in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
Providing ccomprehensive advise on the issuing of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.
Advising on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
Managing team of cost consultants, providing guidance, direction and coaching and performance management.
Delivering improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change.
Providing mentoring/training to members of the team.
Sharing technical/functional/domain expertise to upskill capabilities.
Developing and maintaining a series of both internal and external relationships.
Managing and influencing key/senior stakeholders.
Identifying and implementing continuous improvement plans/identifies key business improvements.
Working 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.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

You will have full budgetary oversight and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
You will directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity for our people to excel:

You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
You will provide expert technical advice and leadership support to delivery teams, creating a culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities.

You'll need to have:

Demonstrable experience of delivering service excellence to clients.
Proven experience cost planning, budgeting and estimating experience.
Good negotiating, influencing and communication skills to command professional respect at all levels is essential.
Sound understanding of costs and timescales of work undertaken and implications of risk of failure to deliver.
Proven experience of different types of contract including the method of measurement.
Knowledge of BIM techniques and applications.
Negotiation skills.
Analytical skills.
Digitally competency.
A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent).
Detailed knowledge of most forms of contract.
Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific sector/market of project/role.
Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s.
Knowledge of contractual frameworks relating to construction.
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.
Sharing key information and learning generated with colleagues.
Identifying and generating business development opportunities with existing clients.
Identifying and participating in new initiatives that add value that lead to service improvement e.g. BIM.
Champions and operates within an inclusivity environment.
Understands personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks learning and support where appropriate.
Comprehensive understanding of present-day issues such as sustainability, social value and carbon reduction.
Expert knowledge of industry best practice.
Strong knowledge of value engineering and life cycle costing.

You'll also have:

Capex V Opex cost analysis/advice.
Previous experience of managing people and risk management.

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.


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