Scheduling Lead

Mace; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is looking for a senior role in California focused on leading planning and schedule management for major construction projects. Responsibilities include driving performance improvement and sustainability initiatives, while building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Candidates should have significant experience in planning strategies, strong commercial acumen, and hold relevant chartered qualifications. The position offers an estimated salary between $250,000 and $300,000, reflecting skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading planning strategies and schedule management on major construction programmes.
• Strong commercial acumen with advanced expertise in digital systems.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and commitment to sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Hold full accountability for business planning performance across hubs.
• Lead teams delivering planning and schedule management services.
• Provide expert advice and support across projects and sectors.
• Drive systematic performance improvement aligned with organisational strategy.
• Promote sustainability and net zero carbon transition.

Skills

Business planning accountability

Technical expertise on complex projects

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management tools

Leadership of diverse teams

Sustainability practices

Education

Chartered membership (APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA)

Job description

About Mace

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.

Project

The 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

• Hold full accountability for business planning and long-term planning performance across hubs, sectors, and overall company goals.
• Lead teams delivering planning and schedule management services, providing recognised technical expertise on complex projects.
• Provide expert advice and support across projects and sectors, acting as a trusted partner to clients and colleagues.
• Build and sustain strong networks, cultivating relationships with senior stakeholders, championing Mace within the industry.
• Drive systematic performance improvement, aligning deliverables to organisational strategy and simplifying complexity into clear outcomes.
• Promote sustainability and net zero carbon transition, proactively managing emissions and embedding responsible practices in delivery.

Qualifications

• Chartered membership (APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA) or equivalent professional qualifications and development.
• Significant experience leading planning strategies and schedule management on major construction programmes.
• Strong commercial acumen with advanced expertise in risk tools, project controls, and digital systems.
• Proven leadership of large, diverse teams, effective stakeholder engagement, and commitment to sustainability and net zero transition.

Salary

The estimated salary for this position is 250,000 - 300,000 USD. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Values

• Safety first – 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: lead cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long-term relationships with clients.
• Integrity – always do the right thing: 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: mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous-improvement culture throughout all activities.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.