Construction Manager

Mace; Carolina (PR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Mace is seeking a Design Management professional to lead the MEP construction on complex projects, ensuring delivery to programme and client expectations.

You will champion Safety First, uphold quality standards, coordinate with clients, consultants and trade contractors, and guide the design management resources to achieve project KPIs.

This role requires knowledge of local health and safety rules, supports a diverse team, and offers flexible or hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of a technical trade (e.g. Building Services Engineering).
• Basic understanding of other technical trades to support coordination and integration across systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction of MEP services and manage site environment, safety, quality and commissioning.
• Coordinate with Client, Consultants, Trade Contractors and other team leaders.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans to keep project on schedule and budget.

Skills

Building Services Engineering

Coordination across trades

Commercial cost control

Planning & scheduling

Health, safety & welfare

Quality assurance & commissioning

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 deliveryconsultancy 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 will be an advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and compliance standards for the design resources you manage.

You will possess technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.

You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

You will guide daily activities of the team of design management resources for project/s.

You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of design management to deliver key strategic outcomes & sub-function KPIs, directly influencing strategic development.

You will be a point of contact for client design issues, ensuring relationships are managed and maintained.

You will manage the implementation of design management systems, processes and protocols to meet statutory, legal, and contractual requirements.

You will support the long term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.

You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

You will support your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.

You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub.

You will use your network to support business development and work winning activities.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Works as part of the project MEP team, managing the construction of the MEP services, reporting to the Project Lead ensuring compliance with Mace standards.
• Accountable for the construction aspects of the MEP services and the management of the site environment, Programme, Health Safety & Wellbeing, Quality & Commissioning of the project.
• Liaises and coordinates with key project stakeholders, forming strong working relationships with the Client, Consultants, Trade Contractors and other team leaders.
• Manages the programme review process with trade specialists, checking for productivity, key issues/blockers and trade to trade coordination, using digital technologies to ensure the project/package is on schedule.
• The ability to identify trends, key issues or critical path risks is fundamental.
• Manages the Quality Assurance process, ensuring that a high level of installation quality is provided and that all trade contractors and consultants follow the agreed process.
• Implements delivery strategies and programmes for all phases of the project, ensuring the key milestones, interfaces, dependencies, logistics and work sequencing are achieved.
• Implements commissioning strategies in line with the Mace Commissioning standards inclusive of IST approach, ATP’s and Soft Landings.
• Manages project close out to ensure all elements of completion are delivered to a high standard, such as commissioning, as built drawings and QA/Snagging.
• Proactive identification of risk and the agreement of mitigation plans.
• 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

• Proficient knowledge of a technical trade (e.g. Building Services Engineering), including installation, testing methods, best practices, and prefabrication.
• Basic understanding of other technical trades to support coordination, collaboration, and integration across systems and packages.
• Basic knowledge of construction elements, including sequencing and dependencies, to ensure effective coordination during project delivery.
• Understanding of basic commercial processes to support cost control activities, including tracking materials, charges, and package coordination.
• Strong knowledge of planning and scheduling processes, including critical path activities, construction sequencing, and commissioning requirements.
• Proficient understanding of health, safety, and welfare practices, including working at height, electrical safety, fire safety, logistics, and lifting operations.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance processes and system commissioning to ensure proper completion and integration of assigned packages.

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,

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