Senior Cost Manager (Pakil, Laguna)

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

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.

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

• Safetyfirst - Going home safe and well.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing.
• Create opportunity - for our people to excel.

He/she will be responsible for the overall management and delivery of cost and commercial management services. He/she will be directly reporting to the operations director - commercial.

He/she is highly involved in marketing and business development plan and is responsible for the formulation and development of goals, objectives and service expectations of the department.

He/she is the lead client liaison responsible for assisting the client in all projects related matters and ensure the highest quality and standard of services and deliverables. Provides leadership and participates in activities that promote workplace diversity and positive employee relations environment.

You'll be responsible for:

• Directs and coordinates activities of senior team leader and team leader to ensure each project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Reviews project reports prepared by senior team leader and team leader and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the performance of assigned supervisors and staff establishes performance requirements and personal development targets.
• Provides leadership and works with senior team leader and team leader to develop and retain highly competent, service-oriented staff through selection, compensation, training and day-to-day management practices that support the project's objectives and service expectations provides leadership and participates in activities that promote workplace diversity and positive employee relations environment.
• Directs the improvement of management systems, processes and measurement techniques to improve the operations and effectiveness of the project.

You'll also have:

• Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Professional membership or working towards i.e. MRICS/RICS, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Experience in business development.
• Developed commercial and financial acumen.
• Knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
• Experience leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
• Developing experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledgeable in contract administration and management.
• Experience in pre and post contract works.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all 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.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.