Project Controls Manager

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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.

Delivers the implementation and delivery of a range of PMO and project controls services to designated projects within the PMO and planning centre of excellence.

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will be an advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards. You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will create and design effective implementations of PMO and project controls frameworks and strategies on assigned commissions. You will support best in class service delivery and effective engagement with wider industry and professional bodies to promote Mace. You will be developing your expertise in PMO and project controls, with a growing internal and external network (e.g. clients, contractors, consultancies and other stakeholders).
• Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will manage Project teams in the administration of the PMO and project controls process, particularly with respect to the cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting. You will support senior PMO stakeholders in influencing long term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will support your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience. You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.

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.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships.
• Attention to detail.
• Up to 5 years 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.

You’ll also have:

• General awareness and some practical knowledge and application of data analytics, Power BI and other reporting suite tools.
• Relevant university degree (e.g. construction, engineering) or equivalent.
• Progress towards achievement of Chartered status (or equivalent) and/or membership of a relevant professional institution e.g. Association of Project Managers.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

Please note this role will be based in our client’s office a minimum of 3 days per week. 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 organisation. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.