Mace · 1 day ago
Associate Director - Cost Consultancy
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $190K/yrMace is a company dedicated to redefining ambition and creating transformative impacts across communities. They are seeking an Associate Director in Cost Consultancy to manage large teams and deliver key outcomes in commercial support for major projects, focusing on procurement strategies, cost planning, and stakeholder engagement.
Building MaterialConsultingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports
Providing expert technical/functional advice applying value management techniques at the outset of projects
Delivering estimating and cost planning activities to include ownership and presentation of the final cost plan
Driving procurement process, ensuring that all stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively
Developing and maintains a series of both internal and external relationships
Supervising preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses to ensure formal execution by the appropriate parties
Accountable for the measurement of project valuations, ensuring cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively
Delivering and produces cost control and reporting services to present to stakeholders
Directing and manages costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges
Delivering continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned. Drives transformational change
Overseeing evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by external stakeholders
Directing the issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals
Managing certificates of practical completion ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed
Managing a large team (or several teams) of direct reports, driving the appropriate behaviours to achieve success and key performance indicators (KPIs), including a continuous improvement culture
Providing performance management, technical and career development and coaching
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
Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent)
Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent) and moving towards fellowship
Detailed knowledge of forms of contract
Capex V Opex Cost analysis/ advice
Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction. Proficient knowledge and expertise in sector
Technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s (or equivalent)
Sound knowledge and experience of contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction
Expert knowledge and confidence to undertake and advise on contract administration and contract management
Company
Mace
Mace is an international consulting and construction company.
Founded in 1990
5001-10000 employees
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