Lead Cost at Mace in Louisville, KY

Position Status: This opportunity is for an unsecured role that is due to commence in October subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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 business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

You’ll Be Responsible For :

• Accountable for feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, writing and undertaking procurement reports.
• Utilises expertise and applies the value management techniques at the outset of a project.
• Manages, estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.
• Contributes to the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively.
• Supervises the preparation of the contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses and assist formal execution by the appropriate parties.
• Advises 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.
• Ensures adequate cost control and reporting services during the contract and the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.
• Identifies all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
• Oversees and engages in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.
• Provides comprehensice advise on the issuing of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.
• Advises on the issue of certificates of practical completion and ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Manages team of Cost Consultants, providing guidance, direction and coaching and performance management.
• Delivers improvements in systems and processes, driving transformational change.
• Provides mentoring/training to members of the team.
• Shares technical/functional/domain expertise to upskill capabilities.
• Develops & maintains a series of both internal and external relationships. Manages & influences Key/Senior stakeholders.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement plans/identifies key business improvements.
• Works 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.

You’ll need to have

• Degree in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management (or equivalent) with relevant technical qualifications or certifications aligned to the project portfolio.
• Proven experience in cost planning, budgeting, estimating, and sound understanding of costs, timescales, and associated delivery risks.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, including methods of measurement, contractual frameworks, contract law, and detailed forms of contract.
• Demonstrable experience in contract administration and contract management, providing advice across the full project lifecycle.
• Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, and commercial decision-making.
• Digitally competent with knowledge of BIM techniques and applications, supported by strong analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to deliver service excellence and command professional respect at all levels (MRICS/RICS or equivalent preferred).

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.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.

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