Associate Director

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Mace Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

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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.
 
Safety first - Going home safe and well\: 
  • You will be a leading 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 sound 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 lead on estimating, and cost planning including ownership of and presenting cost plans.  
  • You will lead the procurement process, ensuring stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively. 
  • You will lead 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 lead 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 mentor, coach, and develop 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, utilizing the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub. 
  • You will lead 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 quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).=
  • Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent) and moving towards fellowship.
  • Detailed knowledge of forms of contract.
  • Capex V Opex cost analysis/ advice.
  • Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
  • Proficient knowledge and expertise in sector.
  • Technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s (or equivalent).
  • Sound knowledge and experience of contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
  • Expert knowledge and confidence to undertake and advise on contract administration and contract management. 
You'll also have:  
  • Demonstrable experience of delivering service excellence to clients.
  • Demonstrable experience across a variety of sectors and projects.
  • Proven experience cost planning, budgeting and estimating experience.
  • Sound understanding of costs and timescales of work undertaken and implications of risk of failure to deliver.
  • Proven experience of different types of contracts including the method of measurement.
  • Knowledge of BIM techniques and applications.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Digitally competent.
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. 
 
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