Conventional Signalling Senior Project Manager

Mace; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a skilled planning and scheduling leader to guide project controls for major transit and transportation infrastructure programmes in Canada. The role focuses on applying planning methods, coordinating resources, and delivering high-quality scheduling outcomes across multi-disciplinary projects.

You will mentor teams, engage with clients and stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement while contributing to net zero carbon initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning/scheduling across multidisciplinary projects.
• Knowledge of EVM and project controls methodologies.
• Ability to lead and develop teams and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Leads application of planning/scheduling methods, techniques and tools.
• Determines and arranges project management and technical resources for the project.
• Communicates effectively with client, project team and stakeholders.
• Leads a team delivering planning/schedule management services and develops talent.
• Influences client proposals and recommendations.
• Supports net zero carbon transition during delivery of work.

Skills

Planning tools

Schedule management

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Construction, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Schedule management software

Job description

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 deliveryconsultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The Project:

Mace is working on major transit and transportation infrastructure programmes in Canada and continues to build capability to support current and future client needs.

Our Values

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

You'll Be Responsible For

• Leads application of specific planning/scheduling methods, techniques and tools
• Determines and arranges project management, technical services and external resources required for the project on an individual and team basis on behalf of client organisation.
• Good working knowledge of planning/scheduling, Earned Value Management (EVM), project controls methodologies
• Communicate effectively with the client, project team and stakeholders.
• Influence on complex requirements and communicate analysis and corrective measures effectively.
• 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
• Undertakes task/s required to fulfil the requirements of the project/assignment.
• 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’ll Need To Have

• In-depth knowledge of schedule management tools and software.
• Maintains up-to‑date awareness of current industry trends and professional best practices.
• Proven experience across multiple construction industries and sectors.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering service excellence.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with a proactive approach.
• Effective management skills, including team leadership and talent development.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with clients and internal/external stakeholders.
• Significant experience applying planning techniques across a range of multidisciplinary projects.
• Degree in Business Administration, Construction, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Note:

The estimated salary for this position is 130,000 - 180,000 CAD. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all 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 with-in the role.