Senior Project Controls Manager -DESIGN

Mace

The Role

Overview

Lead PMO & project controls for construction programme, managing teams, budgets, risk, reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • project controls
  • cost management
  • schedule management
  • risk reporting
  • baseline planning
  • governance reporting

Tasks

-Providing expert advice to the project team in the administration of the PMO and project controls process, with focus on cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting, to achieve key objectives and the escalation of performance and management issues. -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. -Managing the integration of project controls with PMO and planning disciplines. -Managing and directs clients, consultants, contractors, project team on assigned commissions on all PMO and project controls matters. -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. -Manages, influences and negotiates with senior stakeholders. -Managing PMO and project controls performance on their assigned commissions. -Coordinating activities/operations to ensure they are carried out in line with Mace control centre, client requirements and prevailing legislation. -You will support the operations director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence long term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future. -You will be responsible for implementing appropriate programme delivery environments, including people, organisation, process, information and technology. -Contributing to the development of quantitively analysis (cost and time). -Providing comprehensive technical expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of team members of the PMO and project controls team. -Accountable for developing and managing baseline (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and subsequent delivery performance, change and contingency monitoring. -You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations. -You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives. -You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage. -Working alongside the PMO director and/or project manager to recognise actions, recognise opportunities and mitigate risks and issues. -Partnering with clients to meet expectations and build strong professional relationships. -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 promote and influence quality and service excellence in all conversations and programme interactions. -You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes. -Responsible for line management a team of PMO and project controls team members to deliver on assigned commissions. -Facilitating and drives periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings. -Supporting the HUB PMO and project controls director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission. -Creating and designs effective implementation of PMO and project controls framework/strategy on assigned commissions. -You will manage your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential. -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.

Requirements

  • primavera p6
  • power bi
  • aconex
  • riskhive
  • degree
  • p3o

What You Bring

-Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships. -Proven ability to articulate complex information and ideas for a non-technical audience. -Ability to work in a highly pressurised environment, managing multiple priorities. -Ability to contribute to the establishment of high performing teams. -Experience of setting up effective PMO and project controls services/audit and assurance frameworks/strategies. -Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome. -Effective networking skills. -Resilient/robust in the face of challenging situations, clients, personalities. -Exhibits some commercial acumen and assists with business development and bids/winning work as required. -Ability to manage challenging behaviours, relationships and still secure a positive outcome. -Progress towards management successful programmes/P3O/P3M3 accreditation. -You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. -Good understanding of construction projects, decencies and interfaces within the project lifecycle and management consultancy. -Relevant university degree (e.g. construction, engineering) or equivalent. -Effective communication and engagement skills and is able to persuade/influence colleagues and stakeholders. -Strong attention to detail and ability to ‘deep dive’ into topics. -Deep domain knowledge of providing PMO and project controls leadership in one or more sectors (e.g. rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals). -Ability to collaborate with and influence others. -Experience of effective PMO and project controls management on complex construction projects. -Comprehensive knowledge of risk tools, techniques and software (e.g. MS office and Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6 and RiskHive).

The Company

About Mace

-Founded in 1990 by ex-Bovis professionals aiming to overhaul a confrontational construction sector. -Headquartered in London. -Delivers iconic projects such as skyscrapers and transport networks. -Known for projects like the London Eye, The Shard, and Dubai’s record-breaking Ferris wheel. -Specializes in sectors including arts, defence, energy & utilities, transport, and stadiums. -Blends consultancy services with hands-on construction delivery. -Managing programs such as Ontario’s Metrolinx rail tunnel.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Infrastructure

Transport

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Logistics

Energy

Mechanical

Electrical

Public Health

Defence and National Security

Health and Life Sciences

Mobility

Resilience

Technology

Manufacturing

Renewable Energy

Net Zero Carbon Solutions