Cost Specialist | Huaraz

Description

Position Summary: A professional responsible for preparing and validating budgets, analyzing unit prices, and managing costs for investment projects, supporting public entities and coordinating with technical specialists. Key Highlights: 1. Redefining the boundaries of ambition and generating transformative impact. 2. Leadership in cost management and mentoring of junior teams. 3. Application of value management techniques from the project’s inception. At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating responsible places, generating transformative impact for our people, communities, and societies worldwide. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site. Within our consulting business, we leverage our unique combination of cutting-edge practical experience and project management consulting to unlock potential in every project. The Project: You will be responsible for preparing and validating budgets for pre-investment studies and technical files. This role will prepare unit price analyses, quantity take-offs, and valuations, ensuring costs are realistic, competitive, and aligned with market conditions and applicable regulations. You will also support public entities in budget formulation for effective project management. Close coordination with the project’s technical specialists is required. Our values shape how we consult and define the people we want to join us on this journey. These are: * Safety First – Returning home safe and well * Client Focus – Delivering on our promise * Integrity – Always doing the right thing * Create Opportunity – Enabling our people to excel You will be responsible for: * Conducting feasibility studies, advising on procurement strategies and contract selection, and preparing procurement reports. * Applying value management techniques from the project’s inception. * Managing cost estimation and cost planning activities, including preparation and presentation of the final cost plan. * Collaborating in the procurement and selection of the main contractor. * Preparing contractual documents, guarantees, bonds, and licenses, supporting involved parties in their proper formalization. * Advising on administration of construction contract terms. * Measuring and providing valuations of work completed, adjusting variations in accordance with contractual terms and contractor consent. * Delivering cost control services and preparing reports throughout the contract duration. * Preparing financial reports for the client in the required format and frequency. * Identifying all costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities, and client expenses. * Participating in the evaluation of claims for delays and additional costs submitted by contractors and subcontractors/suppliers. * Advising on issuance of Practical Completion Certificates, ensuring negotiation and agreement of final accounts. * Advising on issuance of Defects Liability and Final Completion Certificates, in line with project close-out requirements. * Driving improvements in systems and processes, contributing to operational transformation. * Providing guidance and direction to the Associate Cost Consultant and junior team members. * Delivering informal mentoring and training to junior members, promoting continuous process improvement. * Developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will need: * A professional with at least 5 years of experience. * A graduate in Civil Engineering, Economic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related disciplines; duly registered and licensed. * Experience in budget preparation and cost analysis for investment projects, having participated in at least 8 projects (* S/ 10MM each), including a minimum of 3 projects exceeding S/ 40MM. * Working schedule from Monday to Saturday. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not meet all the criteria, please apply — you may still be the best candidate for this role or another within our organization. #LI-On-site