Senior Mechanical Cost Consultant

Description

• Mentor and develop team members, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
• Lead project teams and manage internal project budgets and plans.
• Maintain accurate cost forecasts and financial reports.
• Identify and convert business development opportunities into successful commissions.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and participate in ISO audits.
• Conduct RFP alignment assessments, bid evaluation and sensitivity analyses.
• Conduct value analysis, value engineering, and risk and contingency analysis.
• Provide clear, actionable advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Act as the interface with clients, fostering long-term relationships.
• Plan and maintain systems, procedures, and policies for optimal team performance.
• Manage workloads across multiple projects.
• Evaluate compensation events and claims, and provide financial recommendations.
• Prepare provisional Bills of Quantities and assist in preparing RFP documentation.
• Deliver comprehensive cost planning and management services from inception through design, construction, and operations.
• Price RFP using market-related unit rates and support tender adjudication.
• Re-measure quantities from drawings and site inspections for cost control and payment certification.
• Administer contracts, ensuring compliance, performance, and resolution of changes.
• Prepare and present reports, briefings, and presentations.
• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, and project teams.
• Support marketing, PR, and client engagement to raise AECOM’s profile.
• Review contractor pricing, perform cost reconciliation and negotiation.
• Prepare monthly progress payment certificates and verify contract price adjustments.
• Finalize contract documents and support contract close-out reporting.
• Provide subject matter expertise for Mechanical Estimating within the PCC business and support regional growth.
• Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets, and life cycle costing.
• Support proposal development and bid writing for new work and change orders.

Requirements

• Experience in mentoring and team development.
• Data Center experience an advantage
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), MRICS, PMP, or equivalent.
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets, data analysis and cost management tools.
• Strong analytical and financial evaluation skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Familiarity with contract law, procurement processes, and construction documentation.
• EIT or PE license.
• Field experience as a project engineer or as a contractor

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance