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Senior Project Controls Manager

Mace

The Role

Overview

Lead project controls, scheduling, EVM and sustainability for client projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • safety management
  • planning
  • schedule management
  • carbon management
  • contract negotiation
  • team leadership

Tasks

-You will be an 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 support the planning function in ensuring projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored. -Works 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. -You will support senior management in negotiations, contract development and other business development, ensuring that due diligence is applied. -Stays up to date with current key industry/professional trends. -Undertakes task/s required to fulfil the requirements of the project/assignment. -You will develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with the client and other project stakeholders, both internal and external. -You will manage the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives. -Leads application of specific planning/scheduling methods, techniques and tools -You will support the long-term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future. -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 champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage. -Leads and manages a team of professionals delivering planning/schedule management services and responsible for team/individual development. -Influences client to accept proposals and recommendations -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. -Develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with the client and other project stakeholders (internal and external). -You will support the long-term success of planning performance for specified engines/sectors/hubs, and the overall contribution to the broader company goals. -You will support your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience. -Communicate effectively with the client, project team and stakeholders.

Requirements

  • schedule management
  • evm
  • construction degree
  • professional membership
  • leadership
  • commercial

What You Bring

-In depth knowledge of schedule management tools & software. -Influence on complex requirements and communicate analysis and corrective measures effectively. -Strong commercial and financial acumen. -Ideally degree educated, preferably in a construction/engineering discipline (or equivalent). -Membership of APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development. -Extensive experience in the successful planning of projects and programmes in the consult sector. -Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams. -Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise. -You will possess expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. -Significant experience in the use of planning techniques in a range of multi-disciplinary sectors. -Excellent written communication skills, clear & concise. -Problem solving. -Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on. -Good working knowledge of planning/scheduling, earned value management (EVM), project controls methodologies -Strong management skills and talent development -Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.

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

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