Senior Programme & Contracts Manager

Mace; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition.

Mace leads strategic programme delivery, driving operational excellence, stakeholder engagement and resource optimisation to achieve business objectives and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on governance, leadership and building high-performing teams across major projects.

Qualifications

• Licensed Civil Engineer or equivalent professional licence recognised by national authority.
• Master's degree in a related discipline.
• Training in contract management (preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience.
• Preferably 10 years managing buildings infrastructure projects of similar scale and complexity.
• Proven success delivering major programmes across full project lifecycles.
• Expertise in governance, risk management and commercial control.
• Strong leadership capability building and leading high-performing teams.
• Advanced knowledge of construction, infrastructure and property sectors.
• Established client and stakeholder networks with excellent relationship management.
• Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major programmes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and client outcomes.
• Establish and maintain effective programme governance, operating models, systems and controls.
• Build, lead and develop high-performing, inclusive teams with the right capability and expertise.
• Drive excellence in safety, quality, risk, sustainability, compliance and commercial performance.
• Develop trusted client and stakeholder relationships, providing leadership, challenge and clear direction.
• Champion innovation, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement to realize programme benefits and business value.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Risk management

Client relationship management

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Team building

Communication

Education

Professional licensure as Civil Engineer

Master's degree in related discipline

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition.

Mace leads strategic programme delivery, driving operational excellence, stakeholder engagement and resource optimisation to achieve business objectives and regulatory compliance. The role focuses on governance, leadership and building high-performing teams across major projects.