Senior Cost Manager
Mace · Denver, CO
- On site
- Full-time
- $130,000 / year
- Denver, CO
Job highlights
- Manage cost planning and delivery for clients.
- Ensure ethical and sustainable business practices.
- Lead high-performing teams and drive innovation.
- Develop project foundations and ensure client confidence.
- Oversee contract administration and project outcomes.
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 Strategy
- Contract Administration
- Value Engineering
- Lifecycle Costing
- Sustainability
- Stakeholder Management
- Commercial Acumen
Skills & topics
- Senior Cost Manager
- Cost Management
- Quantity Surveying
- Construction
- Consultancy
- MRICS
- RICS
- Project Management
- Procurement
- Value Engineering
- Sustainability
- Stakeholder Management
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in quantity surveying, cost management, and stakeholder relations, aligning with Mace's values and project needs.
- Showcase your qualifications: Emphasize your MRICS/RICS membership and degree in quantity surveying or cost management.
- Demonstrate commercial acumen: Provide examples of your financial expertise, value engineering, and contract law knowledge.
- Express interest in values: Articulate how your approach to safety, client focus, integrity, and opportunity creation aligns with Mace's culture.
- Apply strategically: Submit your application highlighting relevant project experience and a commitment to sustainability and net-zero delivery.
Technical preparation
Master cost planning and estimation techniques.,Deepen knowledge of contract law and administration.,Familiarize with value engineering and lifecycle costing.,Understand sustainability and net-zero principles.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you led a high-performing team.,How do you ensure client satisfaction and trust?,Share an example of driving innovation in cost management.,How do you balance commercial interests with ethical practices?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Senior Cost Manager at Mace?
- As a Senior Cost Manager at Mace, you will be responsible for managing cost planning, procurement, and delivery of cost management services. This includes overseeing feasibility studies, contract administration, change assessment, and ensuring ethical and sustainable business practices while leading and developing high-performing teams.
- What qualifications are essential for the Senior Cost Manager role at Mace?
- Essential qualifications include a degree in quantity surveying or cost management, strong commercial and financial acumen, and professional MRICS/RICS membership with ongoing development. Knowledge of value engineering, lifecycle costing, contract law, and sustainability principles is also required, along with experience leading project workstreams and managing senior stakeholders.
- Does Mace offer flexible 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's requirements.
- How does Mace approach sustainability and net-zero delivery in its projects?
- Mace is committed to advancing carbon-reduction and responsible business practices. This includes driving net-zero-aligned delivery and inspiring teams to integrate sustainability principles into all cost management activities.
- What is Mace's policy on diversity and inclusion for the Senior Cost Manager role?
- Mace is an inclusive employer that welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. They encourage applications even if candidates don't meet every single criterion, believing that diverse perspectives enhance their teams.
- How can I best prepare my resume for the Senior Cost Manager application at Mace?
- To prepare your resume, focus on quantifying your achievements in cost management, highlighting your MRICS/RICS credentials, demonstrating your understanding of value engineering and sustainability, and showcasing your leadership and stakeholder management experience. Align your resume with Mace's core values of Safety, Client Focus, Integrity, and Creating Opportunity.
- What kind of projects can I expect to work on as a Senior Cost Manager at Mace?
- As a Senior Cost Manager at Mace, you can expect to provide cost management services across various sectors, from inception to completion, for both ongoing and new commissions. This involves diverse projects requiring advanced technical capabilities and strategic cost planning.
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