Program Cost Manager - Transit and Rail

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:

We are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking a program cost manager- with transit or rail experience - to join our established and growing team in New York.

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

• You will be an advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, program, 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 work as part of the senior construction delivery team, taking direction from construction lead and project senior leadership team, providing guidance to wider team.
• You will build relationships to manage and influence senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• You will build a strong working relationship with your clients and support the construction lead in turning the client's vision into a deliverable onsite plan.

Integrity - Always do the right thing

• You will work to ensure that budgets and other operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organizational and legislative compliance obligations.
• You will support the Senior Construction Delivery Team in influencing the long-term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• 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 support Managers and other junior members of your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilizing the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centers of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub.
• You will provide technical expertise and support to Delivery Teams, creating a culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities.

Mace is seeking an amazingly talented program cost manager, who will provide management and technical direction for all facets of operations in one discipline under administrative guidelines of the division manager and/or corporate directive.

You'll be responsible for:

• Establishes the standardized work breakdown structures (WBS) and cost breakdown structures (CBS) for the project.
• Coordinates closely with the project controls function in relation to implementing an effective controls system on budget, cost, report, risk and change management.
• Develops and implements cost and estimating management standards that are in-line with market best practices and are to be used throughout the program and facilitates compliance by project team members.
• Demonstrates leadership for all estimating tasks assigned to the contract(s).
• Ensures that all team members are tasked correctly according to their skill specialty and strongest area of expertise, that all team members apply company estimating practices, techniques, processes and procedures, and apply company policies and assigned project/program practices and procedures.
• Provides leadership, guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to project for the resolution of difficult and complex project estimating and cost control problems.
• Directs all project/program estimate scope requirements and is completely responsible for all project/program estimated probable costs for contracted services.
• Utilizes knowledge in resources skill sets and durations required to prepare and deliver tasked assignments, and responsible to deliver all estimating products in a timely manner.
• Assesses the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages, as and when required in coordination with the project controls function.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of an established system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules; keeps project and company management fully informed.
• Completes performance reviews and provides personnel development for the assigned employees.
• Recommends and provides input to the customization of project control systems to meet specific project estimating requirements.

You'll need to have:

• New York/New Jersey specific experience.
• High proficiency in Microsoft suite and ability to adapt to customization of estimating software.
• Familiarity and reasonable experience utilizing industry standard tools such as Oracle Primavera, Tilos Scheduling,
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, etc.
• BS degree in engineering or construction management, with experience in cost estimating, cost planning, reporting and analysis with demonstrated skill in establishing estimating criteria, planning and supervising project cost engineering activities.
• Minimum 30hr OSHA training required.

You'll also have:

• NJIT, MTA, LIRR, MNRR, Amtrak experience preferred.

Mace North America offers the competitive benefits such as:

• Health, dental and vision insurance, including an option with a health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care and transit and parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Continuing education program
• Professional licensure and society memberships

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 organization.

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