Project Manager

Mace; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a Project Manager for a crucial role in constructing a high-speed rail network in California. The ideal candidate will lead project management activities, ensuring successful delivery while championing safety and innovation. A professional membership in RICS, CIOB, APM, or ICE is required, along with substantial experience in property or infrastructure projects. Salary is estimated between $125,000 and $155,000, with options for part-time and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering projects and programmes in property or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong leadership skills with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of carbon reduction and programme management practices.

Responsibilities

• Determine and arrange project management and technical services.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver projects successfully.
• Champion Mace’s Safety First values.

Skills

Project management expertise

Commercial and financial management

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of sustainability practices

Education

Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

The 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

• Determine and arrange project management, technical services and external resources to meet client requirements.
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to deliver projects successfully, communicating strategies clearly and effectively.
• Champion Mace’s Safety First values, embedding visible behaviours and the HSW framework across all activities.
• Lead design, consultant and stakeholder management, ensuring briefs, deliverables, claims and variations are effectively completed.
• Manage programme delivery from inception to completion, overseeing milestones, risks, budgets and quality standards.
• Build high-performing teams, promote innovation and sustainability, and drive Mace priorities including Digital and Data and Responsible Business.

Qualifications

• Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE) or equivalent demonstrable development.
• Proven experience delivering projects and programmes in property or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong commercial, financial and stakeholder management expertise with leadership of diverse teams.
• Knowledge of sustainability, carbon reduction and programme management practices.

Note

The estimated salary for this position is 125,000 - 155,000 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. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

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