Project Controls Manager

Mace; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace in the United States seeks an experienced PMO and Project Controls professional to support complex commissions within our consult business. You will lead PMO delivery, governance, and reporting across projects, ensuring cost, schedule and risk are aligned with client objectives.

Key responsibilities include developing baselines, monitoring delivery performance, and collaborating with clients and internal teams. Proficiency in Power BI, Primavera P6, Aconex, and related tools is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience on complex construction projects and major consultancy commissions.
• Delivery of PMO and Project Controls services and assurance frameworks.
• Proficiency with PMO/Project Controls tools such as Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6 and related risk tools.

Responsibilities

• Delivers PMO and Project Controls support on assigned commissions.
• Implements PMO frameworks and governance across projects.
• Manages baseline scope, time, cost, risk, and contingency monitoring.
• Provides sound technical advice to project teams and clients.

Skills

PMO Experience

Project Controls

Power BI

Primavera P6

MS Office

Risk Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analytics

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant degree in construction/engineering

APM PPC Foundation

Tools

Aconex

RiskHive

@Risk

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

• Delivers support in all areas of PMO and Project Controls performance on assigned commissions.
• Effective implementation of PMO and Project Controls framework)/strategy on assigned commissions.
• Day-to-day management on assigned commissions on all PMO and Project Controls matters.
• Building strong professional relationships with Client/Client representatives.
• Provides sound technical advice and support to Project team in the administration of the PMO and Project Controls process, particularly with respect to the cost, schedule, change and risk to achievement of key objectives and the escalation of performance and management issues.
• Contributes to the periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings.
• Guides the development and management of the Baseline (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and subsequent delivery performance, change and contingency monitoring.
• Monitors the development of Project Quantitative Risk Analysis (cost and time).
• Collaborates with PMO Director and/or Project Manager to address actions, recognise opportunities and mitigate risks and issues.
• Guides activities/operations to ensure that are carried out in line with Mace Control Centre, Client requirements and prevailing legislation.
• Supports junior PMO and Project Controls resources and other Project staff as required.
• Collaborates in the integration of Project Controls with PMO and Planning disciplines.
• 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

• Experience of working on complex construction projects and major Consultancy commissions.
• Experience of delivering effective PMO and Project Controls Services/ assurance frameworks/strategies.
• Working knowledge of PMO and Project Controls tools, techniques and software (e.g. MS office and Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6 and RiskHive).
• Effective communication and engagement skills.
• Effective networking skills.
• Creating and delivering persuasive and engaging presentations to Client/s.
• General awareness and some practical knowledge and application of data analytics,
• Power BI and other reporting suite tools.
• Basic knowledge of risk tools, software (e.g. Primavera Risk Analyser, @risk, Active Risk Manager).
• Up to 5yrs experience or equivalent supporting the delivery of a range of PMO and Project Controls services within the construction sector and/or management consultancy.
• APM Planning and Project Controls (PPC) Foundation and Practitioner
• Relevant university degree (e.g. construction, engineering) or equivalent.
• Progress towards achievement of Chartered status (or equivalent) and/or membership of professional a relevant professional institution e.g. Association of Project Managers.

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.

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