Associate PMO Director | Emerging Opportunities Across Canada

Mace Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace Group is seeking an ambitious Associate Director level Project Controls specialist to join their consulting team in Toronto. As part of a growing organization, you will be responsible for leading PMO services on significant construction projects, ensuring safety and compliance, and fostering client relationships. This role offers the opportunity to be part of transformative projects across Canada, working collaboratively to deliver exceptional results while promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a PMO Manager/Leader.
• Expert knowledge of PMO and Project Controls tools and techniques.
• Ability to manage diverse teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and delivery of PMO and Project Controls services.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality standards.
• Manage relationships with clients and project teams.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Position status:We are growing our team in 2025 and would be interested to speak to experienced candidates with construction and project management experience. Please get in touch if you would like to hear about working with Mace.

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 strategy site.

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.

A great opportunity for an ambitious and forward-thinking Associated Director level Project Controls specialist to join our Americas region, which is currently experiencing an exciting and sustained period of growth, providing great opportunities for development. You will lead and manage the implementation and delivery of PMO and Project Controls services on commissions. With upcoming commissions with both new and existing clients across Canada, we are looking for PMO Specialists in both Toronto & Montreal.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

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, schedule, 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 be accountable for the PMO and Project Controls Services performance on assigned commissions.

• You will create/design effective PMO and Project Controls framework/strategies.

• You will manage and direct clients, consultants, contractors, project team on all PMO and Project Controls management matters.

• You will be a trusted advisor to and build strong professional relationships with Client organizations.

• You will act as the PMO and Project Controls Subject Matter Expert on assigned projects, programs, and portfolios.

• You will lead and direct 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.

• You will lead and direct periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings.

• You will lead and direct the development and management of 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).

• You will ensure all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace Control Centre, Client requirements and prevailing legislation.

• You will provide line management to more junior PMO and Project Controls resources and other Project/Program staff as required.

• You will utilize expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior members of the PMO and Project Control team.

• You will innovate and align with industry best practice to ensure continued service excellence.

• You will lead the delivery of a high performing PMO and Project Control team on the assigned commission.

• You will support the Hub PMO and Project Control Director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.

• You will work 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 be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organizational and legislative compliance obligations.

• You will support the operations director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence the 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 lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential.

• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilizing the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centers of excellence, Mace way control center and knowledge hub.

• You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programs.

You’ll need to have:

• Significant experience as a PMO Manager/Leader within a large PMO.

• Significant experience of effective PMO and Project Controls leadership on significant construction projects and within management consultancies.

• Strong knowledge of and connectivity to the construction markets to leverage best practices and provide opportunities for innovation and success.

• Significant experience of setting up effective PMO and Project Controls management/assurance frameworks/strategies.

• Expert knowledge of PMO and Project Controls tools, techniques and software.

• Practical knowledge/application and understanding of the opportunities related to data analytics and intelligent reporting, Power BI and other reporting suite tools.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with key stakeholders and senior leadership

• Effective appraisal/analytical skills to support skilled negotiations, problem solving, or conflict resolution.

• Growth mindset that promotes curiosity, high quality contribution and team collaboration, sharing of best practice and lessons learnt between teams.

• Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.

You’ll also have:

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.

• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.

• Strong commercial and financial acumen.

• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.

• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.

• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

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 organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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