Construction Lead

Mace; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a senior leader in Thousand Oaks, California, to oversee the construction of a high-speed rail project. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction or infrastructure, strong client and stakeholder management skills, and relevant professional memberships. Responsibilities include leading teams, ensuring project delivery, and maintaining safety standards. The estimated salary for this position ranges from 250,000 to 300,000 USD, reflecting the successful candidate's experience and skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering projects and programmes in construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong commercial, financial and stakeholder management expertise.
• Knowledge of sustainability, carbon reduction, and digital innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior leadership teams and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure site works meet programme delivery and manage detailed plans.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships to drive project success.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Sustainability knowledge

Education

Professional membership (MCIOB, MAPM, MRICS, MICE) or equivalent

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy 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.

Project

The project is constructing a high-speed rail 800-mile rail network in California. Currently, 119 miles are under construction in the Central Valley, aiming for initial operation between 2030 and 2033, with total costs estimated between $88–$128 billion.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior leadership teams, driving behaviours that achieve KPIs and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Set the standard for leadership and ownership, mentoring teams and fostering accountability across all levels.
• Ensure site works meet programme delivery, creating and managing detailed plans with planning colleagues.
• Champion Health, Safety and Wellbeing, embedding Mace’s values and visible behaviours across the project environment.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships, converting vision into deliverable plans that embrace C2P, Net Zero and Digital innovation.
• Create inclusive, high-performing teams, driving service excellence, fiscal responsibility, and transformational change in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Professional membership (MCIOB, MAPM, MRICS, MICE) or equivalent demonstrable development.
• Extensive experience delivering projects and programmes in construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong commercial, financial and stakeholder management expertise with proven leadership of diverse teams.
• Knowledge of sustainability, carbon reduction and digital innovation shaping project delivery.

Note

The estimated salary for this position is 250,000 - 300,000 USD. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Our Values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

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