Associate Director - Project Controls

Mace Consult; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is hiring a senior PMO and Project Controls leader in Portland, OR. You will guide the PMO and project control framework across major construction commissions, coordinating with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure delivery against baselines, budgets, and schedules.

You will mentor junior team members, drive governance, and push for best practices while supporting carbon reduction goals during delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience leading PMO and Project Controls on major construction projects and management consultancy.
• Experience setting up PMO/Project Controls frameworks/strategies.
• Proficient with PMO tools and reporting software.
• Chartered status or equivalent in project management.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the PMO and Project Controls Services performance on assigned commissions.
• Design effective PMO and Project Controls framework/strategy.
• Direct Clients, consultants, contractors and project teams on PMO matters.
• Act as PMO and Project Controls SME on assigned projects/portfolios.
• Lead governance meetings and periodic reporting.
• Develop and manage Baseline (scope/time/cost/risk) and monitor delivery performance.
• Mentor junior PMO resources and support career development.
• Support resourcing for the assigned commission.

Skills

PMO leadership

Project Controls

Client relationship management

Public speaking

Negotiation / problem solving

Education

Chartered status or equivalent

Association of Project Managers membership

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Aconex

Primavera P6

RiskHive

Primavera Risk Analyser

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

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 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:

• Significant experience of effective PMO and Project Controls leadership on significant construction projects and management consultancy
• 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.
• Strong understanding of construction projects, decencies and interfaces within the project lifecycle and management consultancy
• Deep domain knowledge of providing PMO and Project Controls leadership in multiple sectors (e.g. rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals).
• PMO and Project Controls experience delivering a range of project management services on major construction programmes /portfolios.
• Chartered status (or equivalent) and/or membership of professional a relevant professional institution e.g. Association of Project Managers.
• Seeks opportunities for implementing improved working practices.
• Excellent communicator and relationship manager.
• Confident presenter and public speaker; ability to capture the audience and clearly transmit the position/message.
• Effective appraisal/analytical skills to support skilled negotiations, problem solving, or conflict resolution.

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 organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.