Senior Project Controls Manager

Mace

The Role

Overview

Oversee project controls, lead PMO team, apply EVM and analytics for complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • project controls
  • controls tools
  • data analysis
  • team leadership
  • client influence
  • presentations

Tasks

-Persuading and influencing colleagues. -Managing assistant managers & managers where required by the scale of the project. -Advising on complex requirements and communicate analysis and corrective measures effectively. -Managing projects controls delivery of medium/high complexity projects/programmes. -Creating and delivering persuasive presentations to large audiences. -Leading and managing a team of professionals delivering projects controls services and responsible for staff development. -Influencing clients to accept proposals and recommendations. -Spotting and developing talented individuals. -Leading application of specific project controls methods, techniques and tools. -Directing and managing a team of professionals delivering projects controls services and responsible for staff development. -Playing a key role in multidisciplinary teams and take lead role in creating plans or analysing trends using numerical and statistical techniques. -Creating and delivering clear and professional presentations to project teams/clients. -Directing and managing application of specific project controls methods, techniques and tools with a good working knowledge of a variety of techniques on a range of project and programme complexity.

Requirements

  • evm
  • primavera
  • powerbi
  • apm ppc
  • construction degree
  • communication

What You Bring

-Good working knowledge of EVM and project controls methodologies. -Good interpersonal skills and potential ability to form effective working relationships. -APM planning and project controls (PPC) foundation and practitioner. -Ability to contribute establishment of high performing teams. -Good knowledge of PMO and project controls tools, techniques and software (e.g. MS office and Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6 and RiskHive). -Knowledge of PMO and project controls service delivery in one or more sectors (e.g. rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals) -Effective networking skills. -Resilient/robust in the face of challenging situations, clients, personalities. -Attention to detail. -Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products e.g. MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. -Experience supporting the delivery of a range of PMO and project controls services. -Ability to articulate complex information and ideas for a non-technical audience. -Relevant university degree (e.g. construction, engineering) (or equivalent). -Good communication and interpersonal skills. -Articulate and has potential to assimilate information quickly. -Understanding of construction/delivery lifecycle and/or consultancy. -Experience of delivering effective PMO and project controls/assurance frameworks/strategies. -Willingness to be part of a high performing team. -Experience of working on construction projects and/or consultancy. -Being able to evaluate trends and communicate analysis and corrective measures effectively in a complex project environment using numerical and statistical techniques as part of a multi-disciplinary team. -Strong communication and engagement skills.

Benefits

-Safety first - Going home safe and well

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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