Associate Director - Project Controls

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 .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: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 advanced 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 the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.You will be the relationship owner and primary contact for Mace executive team engagement, and responsible for ensuring efficient governance to achieve our strategic priorities.You will be responsible for key client relationship management and converting the client's vision into a deliverable onsite plan.Accountable for the PMO and project controls services performance on assigned commission/s.Creating/designing effective PMO and project controls framework/strategy/s.Managing and directing clients, consultants, contractors, project team on all PMO and project controls management matters.Being a trusted advisor to and builds strong professional relationships with client organisations.Acting as the PMO and project controls subject matter expert on assigned project/s,/programme/portfolio/s.Supervising and directing the project team in the administration of the PMO and project controls process, particularly with respect to the cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting to achieve key objectives and the escalation of performance and management issues.Supervising and directing periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings.Supervising and directing the developing and managing the baseline (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and the subsequent delivery performance, change and contingency monitoring including the delivery of quantitative risk analysis (cost and time).Ensuring all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace control centre, client requirements and prevailing legislation.Providing line management to more junior PMO and project controls resources and other project/programme staff as required.Utilizing expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior members of the PMO and project control team.Innovating and aligning with industry best practice to ensure continued service excellence.Supervising the delivery of a high performing PMO and project control team on the assigned commission.Supporting the hub PMO and project control director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.Working 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.
Integrity - Always Do the Right Thing: You will have full budgetary oversight and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.You will directly influence 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 mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, mace way control centre and knowledge hub.You will provide expert technical advice and leadership support to delivery teams, creating a culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities.
You'll need to have: Significant experience of effective PMO and project controls leadership on significant construction projects and management consultancySignificant experience of setting up effective PMO and project controls management/assurance frameworks/strategies.Expert knowledge of PMO and project controls tools, techniques and software (e.g., MS office and Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6 and RiskHive).Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.Comprehensive knowledge of tools, techniques and software that interfaces with the risk discipline (e.g.
Primavera Risk Analyser, Active Risk Manager).Practical knowledge of Power BI and other reporting suite tools.Strong understanding of construction projects, decencies and interfaces within the project lifecycle and management consultancyDeep domain knowledge of providing PMO and project controls leadership in multiple sectors (e.g.
rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals).Seeks opportunities for implementing improved working practices.Excellent communicator and relationship manager.Confident presenter and public speaker; ability to capture the audience and clearly transmit the position/message.Effective appraisal/analytical skills to support skilled negotiations, problem solving, or conflict resolution.Develops and maintains excellent professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the relevant centre of excellence.Growth mindset that promotes curiosity, high quality contribution and team collaboration.Excellent interpersonal skills to manage relationships with key stakeholders.PMO and project controls experience delivering a range of project management services on major construction programmes /portfolios.Chartered status (or equivalent) and/or membership of professional a relevant professional institution e.g.
Association of Project Managers.
You'll also have: Practical knowledge/application and understanding of the opportunities related to data analytics and intelligent reporting, Power BI and other reporting suite tools.Experience of working client side as well as consultancy.May mentor individuals, sharing knowledge and experience.Relevant university degree (e.g.
construction, engineering) or equivalent.Chartered (or equivalent) membership of relevant professional institution(s) e.g.
Association of Project Managers.Management successful programmes/P3O/P3M3 accreditation.Actively engages with peers out with Mace within professional bodies and other forum to maintain professional knowledge and work across industry to advance the profession.
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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