Mace · 9 hours ago
Cost Consultant
Lubbock, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yrMace is a company focused on redefining the boundaries of ambition, creating transformative impacts across communities. The Cost Consultant role involves providing cost management services from inception to completion for various sectors, including conducting feasibility studies, managing cost planning activities, and preparing financial reports for clients.
Building MaterialConsultingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Conducting feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports
Applying 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
Assisting in procurement and selection of main contractor
Preparing contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties
Advising on administration of the terms of the building contract
Measuring and providing valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract and agree with the contractor
Providing cost control and reporting services during the contract
Preparing financial reports for the client in the form and at the frequency required
Identifying all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges
Participating in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers
Advising on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed
Advising on issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals
Delivering improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change
Providing guidance and direction to Assistant Cost Consultant and other junior team members
Providing informal mentoring/training to junior members of the team
Seeking opportunities for continuous improvements/improving working processes
Developing effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
Managing stakeholders
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
Qualification
Required
Understanding of present-day issues such as sustainability, social value and carbon reduction
Strong understanding of industry best practice
A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent)
Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent)
Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific sector/ market of project/role
Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s
Experience in most forms of contract
Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on contract administration and contract management
Preferred
Proven experience in cost consultancy
Cost planning, budgeting and estimating experience
Sound understanding of costs and timescales of work undertaken and implications of risk of failure to deliver
Understanding different types of contracts including the method of measurement
Negotiation skills
Analytical skills
Digitally competent
Ability to be effective communicator with all stakeholders
Ability to seek opportunities for implementing improved working practices
Manages relevant stakeholders for project/s
Develops effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Good interpersonal skills to prepare reports, negotiate and build relationships with key stakeholders
Problem solving and analytical skills for resolving cost and contract administration and procurement issues within consult
Company
Mace
Mace is an international consulting and construction company.
Founded in 1990
5001-10000 employees
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