Associate Director - Cost Consultancy (M4)

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:

PMO implementation for A mixed use development in Oman, comprising 19 of neighbourhoods over 1,480 hectares of undeveloped land in a suburb of greater Muscat. It will comprise of mainly residential, retail areas and large areas of public realm.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

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.

You’ll be responsible for:

Directs preparation of the contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses to achieve formal execution by appropriate parties.

Manages a large team (or several teams) of direct reports, driving the appropriate behaviours to achieve success & key performance indicators (KPIs), including a continuous improvement culture.

Drives measurement of valuations to ensure cost control and reporting services are enforced.

Directs the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.

Proactively identifies costing associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges.

Oversees the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs made by the contractor and any nominated subcontractors/suppliers.

Directs issuing of certificates of practical completion to ensure final sign off on accounts.

Advises on issue of certificate of making good defects and final completion in accordance with completion, submissions, and approval requirements.

Leads Cost Consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates, and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders.

Delivers continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned. Drives transformational change.

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).

Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent).

Detailed knowledge in most forms of contract.

Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.

Knowledge of contractual frameworks relating to construction.

Sound knowledge and ability to undertake and advise on Contract Administration and

Contract Management.

Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.

Capex V Opex Cost analysis/advice.

You’ll also have:

Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).

Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent) and moving towards fellowship, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.

Strong Bidding and business development experience.

Strong commercial and financial acumen.

Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.

Management experience within large, diverse teams.

Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.

Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

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 organisation.

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Schedule: Full-time

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