Project Management Specialist

Mace; Branchburg Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a motivated professional to support project controls for major infrastructure initiatives in the New York/New Jersey gateway program. You will help develop schedules and budgets, analyze data, and prepare reports for project stakeholders.

You will work with PMs and teams to track deliverables, resolve issues, and implement controls, with a hybrid work arrangement and a starting salary around $120,000 per year, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• 1–3 years experience in project controls, program management, or project management in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to present complex project data clearly.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, and progress tracking to support project managers.
• Conduct data analysis, variance analysis, and performance assessments to identify trends and risks.
• Prepare regular project reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders with KPI highlights.
• Collaborate with project managers to track deliverables, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with deadlines.
• Support implementation of project controls processes, change management, and risk strategies.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to gather data and ensure accurate project information.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices and tools.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

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.

The Project

Mace, as part of MPA delivery partner joint venture of Mace-Parsons-Arcadis, have been selected as the Gateway Development Commissions partners of choice to support the GDC across the Gateway Program in New York, inclusive of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

The busiest rail connection between New York, New Jersey, and the Northeast Corridor, the Hudson Tunnel Project will improve capacity, reliability, and resiliency of commuter and intercity rail transit serving 800,000 daily passengers from Washington, D.C. to New York and New England. A milestone project supported by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the project is slated to receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding, the largest investment in a mass transit project in modern history.

Our Values Shape The Way We Consult, And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are

• 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

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, and progress tracking systems to support project managers in monitoring project activities and milestones.
• Conduct data analysis, variance analysis, and performance assessments to identify trends, deviations, and potential risks that may impact project schedule, cost, or quality.
• Prepare regular project reports, dashboards, and presentations for project stakeholders, highlighting key performance indicators, project status, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with project managers and team members to track project deliverables, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with project objectives and deadlines.
• Support the implementation of project controls processes, change management procedures, and risk management strategies to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to gather project data, update project documentation, and ensure consistency and accuracy of project information.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management practices, tools, and methodologies within the program controls office to optimize project performance and outcomes.

You’ll Need To Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
• 1-3 years experience in project controls, program management, or project management in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in project management software tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret and present complex project data effectively.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and stakeholder management skills to collaborate with diverse project teams.
• Knowledge of project management principles, scheduling, budgeting, and performance measurement metrics.

Note: The estimated starting salary for this position is $120k. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

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.