Senior Project Controls Manager - Utilities

Description

• You will manage Project teams in the administration of the PMO and Project Controls process, particularly with respect to the cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting.
• 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.
• Provides 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 champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
• Contributes to the development of Quantitively Analysis (cost and time).
• You will support senior PMO stakeholders in influencing long term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• 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 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.
• Works alongside the PMO Director and/or Project Manager to recognise actions, recognise opportunities and mitigate risks and issues.
• You will be developing your expertise in PMO and Project Controls, with a growing internal and external network (e.g. clients, contractors, consultancies and other stakeholders).
• Facilitates and drives periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings.
• Responsible for line management a team of PMO and Project Controls team members to deliver on assigned commissions.
• You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
• Manages and directs Clients, consultants, contractors, project team on assigned commissions on all PMO and Project Controls matters.
• Supports the HUB PMO and Project Controls Director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
• Manages, influences and negotiates with senior stakeholders.
• Creates and designs effective implementation of PMO and Project Controls framework/strategy on assigned commissions.
• Manages the integration of Project Controls with PMO and Planning disciplines.
• You will supports the HUB PMO and Project Controls Director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
• Provides comprehensive technical expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of team members of the PMO and Project Controls team.
• Coordinates activities/operations to ensure they are carried out in line with Mace Control Centre, Client requirements and prevailing legislation.
• 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 support best in class service delivery and effective engagement with wider industry and professional bodies to promote Mace.
• You will create and design effective implementations of PMO and Project Controls frameworks and strategies on assigned commissions.
• Accountable for developing and managing Baseline (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and subsequent delivery performance, change and contingency monitoring.
• Creating and delivering persuasive and engaging presentations to wide range of audiences in our industry.
• Manages PMO and Project Controls performance on their assigned commissions.
• Creating and delivering persuasive and engaging presentations to wide
• Partners with clients to meet expectations and build strong professional relationships.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a highly pressurised environment, managing multiple priorities.
• Experience of setting up effective PMO and Project Controls Services/audit and assurance frameworks/strategies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships.
• Effective networking skills.
• Progress towards achievement of Chartered status (or equivalent) and/or membership of professional a relevant professional institution e.g. Association of Project Managers.
• Basic knowledge of tools, techniques and software that interfaces with the risk discipline (e.g. Primavera Risk Analyser, @risk, Active Risk Manager).
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours, relationships and still secure a positive outcome.
• Proven ability to articulate complex information and ideas for a non-technical audience.
• Effective communication and engagement skills and is able to persuade/influence colleagues and stakeholders.
• Experience or equivalent supporting the delivery of a range of PMO and Project Controls services within the construction sector and/or management consultancy.
• Relevant university degree (e.g. construction, engineering) or equivalent.
• Experience of effective PMO and Project Controls leadership on complex construction projects.
• APM Planning and Project Controls (PPC) Foundation and Practitioner
• Practical knowledge/application, and understanding of the opportunities related to data analytics, Power BI and other reporting suite tools.
• Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.
• Good understanding of construction projects, decencies and interfaces within the project lifecycle and management consultancy
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk tools, techniques and software (e.g. MS office and Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6 and RiskHive).
• Resilient/robust in the face of challenging situations, clients, personalities.
• 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 contribute to the establishment of high performing teams.
• Progress towards Management Successful Programmes/P3O/P3M3 accreditation.
• Ability to collaborate with and influence others.
• Experience of working client side as well as consultancy.
• Exhibits some commercial acumen and assists with business development and bids/winning work as required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ‘deep dive’ into topics.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance