Senior Cost Manager at Mace

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

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Skills

Cost Management, Project Controls, Analytical Skills, Attention To Detail, Infrastructure, Risk Management, Change Management, Commercial Acumen, Value Engineering, Contract Law, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Health And Safety, Diversity And Inclusion, Sustainability

Industry

Construction

Description

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 to unlock the potential in every project. The project: The project is a generational project providing Dublin and Ireland with a much-needed world class Metro system to support the fast-growing population. The project is an 18.8km fully autonomous Metro system, consisting of 16 stations, 2 significant tunnelled section and a number of significant structures along the alignment. The project will integrate existing transportation systems through the city and surrounding areas, including the Dublin airport, Irish Rail and the LUAS. The successful candidate must lead by example and serve as a role model ensuring the highest standards are adopted across the project. 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: You will be an advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards. You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage. Client focus – Deliver on our promise: You will manage cost planning including ownership of and presenting cost plans to clients and internal stakeholders. You will manage the procurement process, ensuring stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively. You will support the delivery of cost management services to deliver key strategic outcomes and KPIs, directly influencing strategic development of plans. Integrity – Always do the right thing: You will manage operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations. You will work 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 will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values. Create opportunity for our people to excel: You will manage teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities. You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub. You will manage other Cost Consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders. You’ll need to have: Degree in a related field such as engineering, quantity surveying, business management, accounting, economics or equivalent qualification in Project Controls, or a related discipline. Significant experience in cost engineering or project controls within complex project environments. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret and present complex data. You’ll also have: Experience in infrastructure, rail, civil engineering, major programmes, large scale government projects, energy, defence, or major capital projects. Familiarity with risk management and change management. Professional accreditation or working towards membership of a relevant body (e.g., ACostE, ICE, RICS). 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. Commercial and financial acumen. Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction. Experience of managing parts of projects within large, diverse teams. Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders. 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. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. #LI-On-site

Responsibilities

The Senior Cost Manager will lead cost planning and manage the procurement process while ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and compliance. They will also champion a diverse working environment and support the delivery of cost management services to achieve strategic outcomes.