Associate Director - Project Controls

Mace; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking an Associate Director – Project Controls in Boulder, CO to lead PMO and Project Controls delivery across major construction programmes. You will shape frameworks for cost, schedule, risk and reporting, advise clients, and mentor teams in a consultancy environment.

You will oversee baselines, governance, and stakeholder engagement while driving continuous improvement in control delivery and performance across projects.

Qualifications

• PMO and Project Controls on major construction programmes.
• Chartered status or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Degree in construction or engineering desirable.
• MSP, P3O or P3M3 accreditation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMO and Project Controls across projects.
• Develop and implement Project Controls frameworks.
• Lead controls across cost, schedule, change, risk, reporting.
• Manage baselines across scope, time, cost, risk.
• Lead periodic reporting and governance meetings.
• Manage client, consultants, contractors relationships.
• Act as SME and trusted advisor to clients.
• Lead, mentor and develop Project Controls professionals.
• Support resourcing and recruitment for commissions.
• Drive continuous improvement in Project Controls delivery.

Skills

PMO leadership

Project Controls

Scheduling

Cost management

Risk management

MS Office

Primavera P6

Power BI

Aconex

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Leadership

Team mentoring

Education

Chartered status / professional accreditation

APM membership

Relevant degree in construction/engineering

MSP / P3O / P3M3 accreditation

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Aconex

MS Office

Job description

Associate Director – Project Controls

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.

We are looking for an experienced Associate Director – Project Controls to lead the implementation and delivery of PMO and Project Controls services across major construction projects and programmes. The role will provide leadership across cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting, while acting as a trusted advisor to clients and key project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and performance of PMO and Project Controls services across assigned projects and programmes.
• Develop and implement effective Project Controls frameworks and strategies.
• Lead project controls activities across cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting.
• Manage project baselines covering scope, time, cost, risk and assumptions, including performance, change and contingency monitoring.
• Lead periodic reporting, governance and performance meetings.
• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and project teams.
• Act as the Project Controls subject matter expert and trusted advisor to clients.
• Lead, mentor and develop Project Controls professionals and junior team members.
• Support resourcing and recruitment requirements across assigned commissions.
• Drive best practice, continuous improvement and high-performing Project Controls delivery.

About You

You will have:

• Significant experience leading PMO and Project Controls on major construction projects/programmes, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Strong experience establishing Project Controls management and assurance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge across planning/scheduling, cost, risk, change management and reporting.
• Expert knowledge of Project Controls tools and systems, including Primavera P6, Power BI, Aconex and MS Office.
• Knowledge of risk management tools such as Primavera Risk Analysis and Active Risk Manager.
• Experience delivering Project Controls across multiple sectors, such as rail, highways, nuclear, public sector or healthcare.
• Strong client-facing, stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing teams.

Qualifications

• PMO and Project Controls experience delivering project management services across major construction programmes or portfolios.
• Chartered status, equivalent professional accreditation and/or membership of a relevant professional institution such as the Association for Project Management (APM).
• A relevant degree in construction, engineering or a related discipline is desirable.
• MSP, P3O or P3M3 accreditation is desirable.

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 organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. (Dependant on geography with BUD approval)