Project Controls Manager

Mace Group; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace Group is assembling an experienced team to support a major infrastructure programme in the Philippines. The role focuses on leading PMO and project controls across commissions, with accountability for cost, schedule, change and risk against baselines.

You will build client relationships, provide technical advice, and drive governance, reporting and risk analysis while promoting sustainable practices and collaboration across multi-site teams. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years’ experience in project controls within construction or consultancy.
• Relevant degree in construction, engineering or related discipline.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6, Power BI and project controls tools.
• APM PPC qualification, with progress towards chartered status or professional membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMO and project controls delivery across assigned commissions, ensuring effective implementation of frameworks and strategies.
• Manage cost, schedule, change, risk and performance against agreed project baselines.
• Build strong client relationships, providing trusted technical advice and project controls support.
• Drive structured reporting, governance, performance reviews and risk analysis.
• Integrate project controls with PMO, planning and wider project disciplines.
• Support project teams while promoting carbon reduction and net zero objectives.

Skills

PMO Leadership

Risk Management

Cost Control

Scheduling

Education

Degree in construction/engineering or related

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

Mace combines global delivery consultancy experience to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

Mace Consult is bringing together an experienced team to support the delivery of a major infrastructure programme in the Philippines. This is an opportunity for accomplished professionals to play a key role in a complex, multi-site programme, applying international best practice, specialist expertise and collaborative leadership to deliver successful outcomes and lasting impact.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Lead PMO and project controls delivery across assigned commissions, ensuring effective implementation of frameworks and strategies.
• Manage cost, schedule, change, risk and performance against agreed project baselines.
• Build strong client relationships, providing trusted technical advice and project controls support.
• Drive structured reporting, governance, performance reviews and risk analysis.
• Integrate project controls with PMO, planning and wider project disciplines.
• Support project teams while promoting carbon reduction and net zero objectives.

You’ll need to have:

• Up to 5 years’ experience in project controls within construction or consultancy.
• Relevant degree in construction, engineering or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6, Power BI and project controls tools.
• APM PPC qualification, with progress towards chartered status or professional membership.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

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 within the role.