Senior Cost Consultant

About the Role

The cost‑management function provides services from inception to completion across multiple sectors, overseeing feasibility studies, procurement strategy, cost planning, contract administration, valuation, cost control, claim evaluation and final account negotiation. The role includes leading a team of Cost Consultants, delivering process improvements, mentoring staff, building internal and external relationships, influencing senior stakeholders and supporting the net‑zero carbon transition. • Conduct feasibility studies and advise on procurement strategies and contract selection. • Apply value management techniques early in projects. • Manage estimating and cost planning, own and present the final cost plan. • Contribute to all procurement stages: pre‑qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation. • Supervise preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution. • Advise on administration of building contract terms. • Measure work valuations and manage cost checking and valuation processes. • Provide cost control and reporting; produce monthly post‑contract cost reports for clients. • Identify costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges. • Evaluate contractor and subcontractor claims for delay and additional costs. • Advise on issuing certificates of making good defects and final completion. • Oversee issuance of practical completion certificates and negotiate final accounts. • Lead a team of Cost Consultants, providing guidance, coaching and performance management. • Deliver system and process improvements, driving transformational change. • Mentor and train team members, sharing technical expertise. • Develop and maintain internal and external relationships; influence senior stakeholders. • Implement continuous improvement plans and identify business enhancements. • Support net‑zero carbon transition by managing associated emissions and reductions.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸feasibility
• ▸procurement
• ▸cost planning
• ▸contract admin
• ▸cost control
• ▸claim evaluation

What You Bring

• Deep understanding of sustainability, social value and carbon reduction. • Expert knowledge of industry best practice and value engineering. • Strong knowledge of life‑cycle costing and contract law. • Degree in quantity surveying or cost management (or equivalent). • Professional membership such as MRICS/RICS (or equivalent). • Detailed knowledge of major construction contract forms. • Proficiency in sector‑specific technical qualifications/certifications. • Ability to advise on contract administration and management.

Requirements

• ▸sustainability
• ▸value engineering
• ▸lifecycle costing
• ▸quantity surveying
• ▸mrics
• ▸contract law

Benefits

The role offers the chance to work on multi‑billion‑dollar programmes at the forefront of global technology for some of the largest data‑centre developers and end‑user clients. Positions are site‑based, embedding you in multidisciplinary teams where you will support commercial activities such as monthly pay applications, change‑order reviews, financial reporting and on‑site decision making. Assignments span diverse climates, from mountain regions with outdoor lifestyles to vibrant college towns. The estimated salary is $130,000‑$160,000 USD, with flexibility for part‑time, hybrid or other working arrangements. Mace is an inclusive employer that welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds, even if they do not meet every criterion. • Safety First – go home safe and well.

Work Environment

Onsite