Mid to Senior Cost Consultant

MGAC is a global boutique consultancy dedicated to managing and representing our clients’ best interests. Our success is rooted in hiring exceptional people who are driven to do challenging work with the unique blend of experience, integrity, creativity, and commitment that separates us from our competitors.

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We have three simple goals : to do the most interesting and challenging work, to have fun working together, and to build a successful business in the process.

Unlock Your Potential : Qualifications for Success

• 5+ years of experience in cost estimating with a construction focus
• Degree in a construction related discipline
• Provide design stage cost planning, cost estimating and value engineering
• Capable of Architectural and Structural quantity takeoff
• Ability to build Cost Reports / Estimates for review by others
• A basic understanding of MEP systems and estimating
• Strong computer skillset with Excel
• Estimating experience with vertical construction / buildings
• Understanding of basic construction estimating metrics
• Worked on both large and small commercial projects
• Experience with basic change order requests and processes
• Understanding of local and national market pricing
• Familiarity with quantity takeoff software (Cost-X and Bluebeam preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft PowerBi a bonus

What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll love it)

• Be a part of client meetings and reconciliation with contractors
• Advise clients on cost drivers, cost reductions, benchmarks, and current market conditions
• Eager and looking to grow into a Project Controls role
• Start working with schedules and the risk management process
• Have limited experience with BIM / Revit for quantity takeoffs
• Develop market research, implement company training initiatives
• Work with and set up projects with the accounting team
• Support the proposals process and reply to RFP’s
• Attend network events and start honing Business Develop skills
• Chase projects, present to clients and build public speaking skills

Why work with us?

With a healthy 28+ year history in North America (and even longer in UK), we are at an exciting stage of growth as a business.

There is palpable energy and momentum across the company that is easy to tap into and be inspired by. The people around you are welcoming and go out of their way to make their support known.

• We are consistent Top Work-Places awardees with a strong employee first culture.Let's chat and we can give you incredible examples of this culture at work.
• MGAC is founded on an entrepreneurial culture, and you will be encouraged to embrace new ways of doing things, to deliver outcomes and positive experiences that regularly exceed client expectations.
• We are a global company, yet we are committed to remaining nimble enough to provide our clients with a level of care that our bigger competitors struggle to achieve.
• Your voice will be heard here, your ideas considered, and your efforts rewarded. Our relatively flat hierarchy means our directors’ doors are always open.

We want you to work with us to build on a positive culture, to ensure your ideas and valued contributions (which have helped our clients) are recognized when it comes to reviews and appraisals.

You will be truly valued and looked after.

We support your wellness and promote a healthy blend of work / life balance.We encourage you to take that PTO and offer cutting edge benefits.

Top-notch free mental health support services are just the latest to be added to an incredible lineup.

And last but not least... we're fun. At least we think so. : -D. There isn't a day that goes by where there isn't deep belly laughter heard in the hallways.

Beyond the paycheck : Explore Our Comprehensive Benefits!

• Over the past decade, MGAC has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post, affirming MGAC’s commitment to fostering a unique and collaborative environment where staff can grow personally and professionally.
• MGAC’s competitive benefits contribute to our award-winning culture.On your first day of work, employees begin accruing vacation at a rate of 10 hours per month, equivalent to 3 weeks each year.

Employees also receive 1 day off for their birthday!Sick leave accrues at 64 hours per calendar year or 8 days annually.Additionally, full-time employees are provided 9 paid holidays per calendar year.

For more information on MGAC’s generous benefits, please visit our careers section onwww.mgac.com .

We believe employers should empower the whole person, not just the employee. Our benefit structure is designed to support all five pillars of overall wellness : Financial, Physical, Emotional, Social, and Professional.

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Health, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans

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401(k) Retirement Plan

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Basic Life Insurance

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AD&D Insurance

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Voluntary Life / AD&D Insurance

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Short-Term + Long-Term Disability

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Paid Parental Leave

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Flexible Spending Plans

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Tuition Reimbursement

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Cell Phone Reimbursement

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Commuter Reimbursement

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Professional Development Support

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Mental Health + Wellness Programs

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Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Sick Time

Transparency in Coverage

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Built by people. Committed to growth. Unleashing everyone’s potential. That’s MGAC culture.

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