Project Controls Lead

Mace; Saint Joseph (MO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a PMO and Project Controls leader to drive governance and delivery on major construction programmes. You will oversee PMO design, framework development, and performance reporting while coordinating with clients, consultants and contractors.

The role emphasizes risk, cost and schedule management, with a focus on developing a high-performing team. The successful candidate will bring chartered status or equivalent, strong stakeholder management, and extensive experience in

Qualifications

• Leadership of PMO and Project Controls on major construction projects.
• Experience establishing governance, assurance frameworks, and delivery strategies for PMO.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMO/Project Controls on assigned commissions and manage cross‑functional teams.
• Design and implement PMO framework, strategy and delivery governance.
• Direct client, consultant and contractor teams on PMO/Project Controls matters.
• Act as trusted advisor to client organisations and senior stakeholders.
• Lead governance meetings, reporting, and performance reviews.
• Manage Baseline delivery, change, cost, risk and contingency monitoring.
• Mentor junior PMO staff and develop career paths.
• Support resourcing for the assigned commission and drive best practices.

Skills

PMO leadership

Project Controls leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Data visualization

Education

Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline

Chartered status or membership in a relevant body (APM)

Tools

Primavera P6

Aconex

Power BI

RiskHive

Primavera Risk Analyzer

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 delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our Values

• 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

• Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience leading PMO and Project Controls functions on major construction projects and within management consultancy environments.
• Proven experience establishing and implementing PMO and Project Controls governance, assurance frameworks, and delivery strategies.
• Expert knowledge of PMO and Project Controls tools and software, including MS Office, Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6, and RiskHive.
• Strong ability to manage complex activities where outcomes and solutions are uncertain or evolving.
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk management tools and systems, including Primavera Risk Analyzer and Active Risk Manager.
• Practical experience using Power BI and other reporting and data visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of construction project lifecycles, dependencies, interfaces, and management consultancy practices.
• Deep domain expertise in delivering PMO and Project Controls leadership across multiple sectors.
• Extensive experience providing project management and project controls services across major construction programmes and portfolios.
• Chartered status (or equivalent) and/or membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Association for Project Management (APM).

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 with-in the role.