Senior Cost Manager
Mace · Denver, CO
- On site
- Full-time
- $130,000 / year
- Denver, CO
Job highlights
- Manage cost planning, procurement, and delivery of services.
- Ensure ethical and commercially sound operations.
- Lead high-performing teams for innovation.
- Develop robust project foundations and strong commercial control.
- Drive continuous improvement and net-zero aligned delivery.
About the role
About Mace
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.Job Description
Providing cost management services from inception to completion for ongoing and new commissions in various sectors. Responsible for (area/discipline/specialism) using advanced technical capabilities/discipline expertise.You’ll Be Responsible For
- Managing effective cost planning, procurement, and delivery of cost management services that support strategic outcomes for clients.
- Ensuring ethical, commercially sound operations while advancing carbon‑reduction and responsible business practices.
- Inspiring high‑performing teams, driving continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence in cost management delivery.
- Managing feasibility studies, procurement strategies and contract documentation to ensure robust, compliant project foundations.
- Delivering accurate estimating, cost planning, valuation and reporting to maintain strong commercial control and client confidence.
- Managing contract administration, assessing change, claims and final accounts to safeguard project outcomes.
- Inspiring and developing teams, driving continuous improvement, stakeholder collaboration and net‑zero‑aligned delivery.
You’ll Need To Have
- Degree in quantity surveying/cost management with strong commercial and financial acumen.
- Professional MRICS/RICS membership (or equivalent) with ongoing professional development.
- Knowledge of value engineering, lifecycle costing, contract law and sustainability principles.
- Experience leading project workstreams and managing senior stakeholder relationships.
Our Values
- Safety First - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
- Client Focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
- Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
- Create Opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
Key skills/competency
- Cost Management
- Quantity Surveying
- Project Management
- Procurement
- Contract Administration
- Estimating
- Valuation
- Reporting
- Stakeholder Management
- Sustainability
Skills & topics
- Senior Cost Manager
- Cost Management
- Quantity Surveying
- Construction
- Consultancy
- MRICS
- RICS
- Value Engineering
- Lifecycle Costing
- Sustainability
- Project Management
- Procurement
- Contract Administration
- Estimating
- Valuation
- Reporting
- Stakeholder Management
- Net-Zero
- London
- Remote
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your MRICS/RICS membership and degree in quantity surveying/cost management, emphasizing commercial acumen and financial skills.
- Showcase experience: Detail your leadership in project workstreams and senior stakeholder management, along with expertise in value engineering and sustainability.
- Understand Mace's values: Align your application with their commitment to safety, client focus, integrity, and creating opportunity.
- Apply with confidence: Even if you don't meet every criterion, apply as Mace values diverse candidates and potential.
- Inquire about flexibility: Mention interest in part-time, flexible, or hybrid working options if applicable to the role.
Technical preparation
Master cost planning and procurement strategies.,Develop strong estimating and valuation skills.,Understand contract law and administration.,Apply value engineering and sustainability principles.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you managed senior stakeholders.,How do you ensure ethical and commercial success?,Share an example of driving team innovation.,How do you approach net-zero aligned delivery?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated salary for a Senior Cost Manager at Mace?
- The estimated yearly salary for a Senior Cost Manager at Mace is $130,000. Please note that the starting salary can vary based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.
- What qualifications are essential for the Senior Cost Manager role at Mace?
- Essential qualifications include a degree in quantity surveying/cost management with strong commercial and financial acumen, and professional MRICS/RICS membership (or equivalent) with ongoing professional development. Knowledge of value engineering, lifecycle costing, contract law, and sustainability principles is also required.
- Does Mace offer flexible or hybrid working arrangements for the Senior Cost Manager position?
- Yes, Mace is open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options for the Senior Cost Manager role, provided they are suitable for the position.
- What is Mace's approach to sustainability and net-zero in their projects?
- Mace emphasizes advancing carbon-reduction and responsible business practices. The company inspires teams to drive continuous improvement, stakeholder collaboration, and net-zero-aligned delivery.
- How does Mace encourage diversity and inclusion in their hiring process for the Senior Cost Manager role?
- Mace is an inclusive employer that welcomes interest from diverse candidates. They encourage applications even if a candidate doesn't meet every single criterion, believing that the best candidate may still be found.
- What is the primary focus of the Senior Cost Manager role at Mace?
- The primary focus is providing comprehensive cost management services from project inception to completion, encompassing cost planning, procurement, delivery, and contract administration, while ensuring ethical and commercially sound operations.
- How can I best prepare my resume for a Senior Cost Manager application at Mace?
- To best prepare your resume, emphasize your MRICS/RICS credentials, your degree in quantity surveying or cost management, and quantify your experience in leading project workstreams, managing senior stakeholders, and any specific achievements in value engineering, lifecycle costing, or sustainability.
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