Assistant Cost Consultant

Mace•New York, NY

3d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Position Status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in February 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 consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. The Project: If you like the idea of working on multi-billion-dollar programmes at the forefront of global technology - for some of the largest data centre developers and end user clients in the world - then the U.S. offers unparalleled opportunity. These roles are typically site based, embedding you within highly skilled, multidisciplinary teams where you’ll play a key part in commercial support: monthly pay applications, change order reviews, financial reporting, and on the ground commercial decision making. Opportunities span hot and cool climates alike, from mountain rimmed regions with outdoor lifestyles to lively college towns with thriving downtown food scenes. For colleagues excited by pace, scale, and hands on delivery, the data centre sector offers a breadth of work and lifestyle choice that is hard to match. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are: 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 Assisting and supporting the teams in providing cost management services from inception to completion for ongoing and new commissions in various different sectors.

Requirements

A degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent) or working towards.
Negotiation skills.
Analytical skills.
Digitally Competent.

Responsibilities

Assisting with feasibility studies, procurement strategies and contract selection, assisting in the production of procurement reports.
Aiding the application of the value management techniques at the outset of a project.
Providing estimating and cost planning support in production of the final cost plan.
Involving in the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively.
Supporting the preparation of the contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses, preparation of valuations of the work carried out and adjust variations in accordance with the terms of the contract.
Working with the Cost Consultant to provide cost control and reporting services during the contract.
Analysing and supporting in the preparation of financial reports for the client in the form and at the frequency required.
Contributing to identifying all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.
Assisting on the issue of certificates of practical completion and assist with agreement of final accounts.
Supporting the Cost Consultant on issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with any requirements relating to completion, submissions and approvals.
Providing assistance and support to Cost Consultant and/or team/s in the delivery of cost management services.
Developing working relationships with (range of) internal stakeholders.
Working with team members providing operational delivery of team/regional strategy etc.
Providing guidance and coaching to more junior roles.
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.