Senior Cost Consultant

Mace•Austin, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Project: If you like the idea of working on multi-billion-dollar programmes at the forefront of global technology - for some of the largest data centre developers and end user clients in the world - then the U.S. offers unparalleled opportunity. These roles are typically site based, embedding you within highly skilled, multidisciplinary teams where you’ll play a key part in commercial support: monthly pay applications, change order reviews, financial reporting, and on the ground commercial decision making. Opportunities span hot and cool climates alike, from mountain rimmed regions with outdoor lifestyles to lively college towns with thriving downtown food scenes. For colleagues excited by pace, scale, and hands on delivery, the data centre sector offers a breadth of work and lifestyle choice that is hard to match. 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 Client Focus - Deliver on our promise Integrity - Always do the right thing Create Opportunity - For our people to excel Providing cost management services from inception to completion for ongoing and new commissions in various different sectors. Responsible for (area/discipline/specialism) using advanced technical capabilities/discipline expertise.

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Accountable for feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports.
Utilising 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.
Accountable for the measurement of 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 engages in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
Providing comprehensive 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 maintains a series of both internal and external relationships.
Managing and influences key/senior stakeholders.
Identifying and implements 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.