Associate Director - Project Controls

Mace; North Augusta (SC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a senior PMO/Project Controls leader to drive governance, reporting, and delivery performance on major construction commissions. You will manage client relationships, lead a project controls team, and ensure alignment with cost, schedule, risk, and change management.

The role supports Hybrid working options with a collaborative, inclusive culture. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of PMO leadership, expertise in PMO tools (MS Office, Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6, RiskHive),

Qualifications

• 10+ years of PMO and Project Controls leadership on major construction projects.
• Experience establishing PMO frameworks and strategies.
• Expert knowledge of PMO tools and software (MS Office, Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6, RiskHive).

Responsibilities

• Lead PMO and Project Controls on assigned commissions and projects.
• Design and implement PMO framework/strategy and governance.
• Mentor junior PMO staff and ensure delivery performance metrics.

Skills

PMO Leadership

Project Controls

Stakeholder Management

Power BI

Primavera P6

MS Office Suite

Risk Management

Tools

Aconex

Primavera P6

RiskHive

Active Risk Manager

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 business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

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
• Client focus – Deliver on our promise
• Integrity – Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity – For our people to excel

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Accountable for the PMO and Project Controls Services performance on assigned commission/s.
• Creates/designs effective PMO and Project Controls framework/strategy/s.
• Manages and directs Clients, consultants, contractors, project team on all PMO and Project Controls management matters.
• Is a trusted advisor to and builds strong professional relationships with Client organisations.
• Acts as the PMO and Project Controls Subject Matter Expert on assigned project/s,/programme/portfolio/s.
• Leads and directs 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.
• Leads and directs periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings.
• Leads and directs the developing and managing 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).
• Ensures all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace Control Centre, Client requirements and prevailing legislation.
• Provides line management to more junior PMO and Project Controls resources and other Project/Programme staff as required.
• Utilises expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior members of the PMO and Project Control team.
• Innovates and aligns with industry best practice to ensure continued service excellence.
• Leads the delivery of a high performing PMO and Project Control team on the assigned commission.
• Supports the Hub PMO and Project Control Director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
• 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

• +10 years of significant experience of effective PMO and Project Controls leadership on significant construction projects and management consultancy (or equivalent)
• 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 (e.g., MS office and Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6 and RiskHive).
• Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.
• Comprehensive knowledge of tools, techniques and software that interfaces with the risk discipline (e.g. Primavera Risk Analyser, Active Risk Manager).
• Practical knowledge of Power BI and other reporting suite tools.
• Leads others effectively, gives clear direction, coaches and supports others to reach their full potential.
• Mentors and develops the project team; provides a safe work environment to learn and mature.
• Adapts and reacts well to changing priorities and requirements.
• Demonstrates a better perspective and explores innovative approaches, in pursuit of a better way. Embraces new technology and helps others to adapt.
• Takes responsibility for their actions, leads by example and acts in an ethical, legal and responsible way.
• Understands personal strengths and seeks training/learning/ support where necessary.
• Recognises and activity pursues the collective power of diverse and inclusive teams.
• Champions and operates within an inclusivity environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills to manage relationships with key stakeholders.

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, 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 with-in the role.