Senior Cost Managers | Emerging

Senior Cost Managers | Emerging Opportunities in 2026

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.

• Safety First - Going Home Safe And Well
• Client Focus - Deliver On Our Promise
• Integrity - Always Do The Right Thing
• Create Opportunity - For Our People To Excel

With upcoming roles in Q1 and Q2 of 2026 with both new and existing clients across the United States, we are looking for Senior Cost Managers to work across corporate real estate, transportation, life sciences and technology and manufacturing projects. Be part of a team shaping the future of major capital project and programmes across transformative initiatives for both public and private sector clients.

• Exposure to high-impact programmes across regions and global mobility.
• Opportunities for growth and leadership.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
• Access to global best practice knowledge from major projects and programmes.

• 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.
• Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Being a key interface with client, stakeholders and other consultants at all project stages.
• Handling of contractual frameworks and standard form of contract.
• Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates, products and hence improve the services provided to the clients.
• Identifying and acting upon ways to improve internal systems and processes.
• Proven experience working in the construction sector.
• Knowledge of contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Knowledge of value engineering and life cycle costing.

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 within the role.

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Construction

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