Job Description
This job is with Mace, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the + business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
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 of every project.
This role will be based in the client's office 2 days per week.
Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:
1. 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.
2. 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). Delivers support in all areas of PMO and project controls performance on assigned commissions.
3. Effective implementation of PMO and project controls framework/strategy: on assigned commissions. Day-to-day management on all PMO and project controls matters. Building strong professional relationships with client/client representatives. Providing 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. Contributing to the periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings. Guiding the development and management of the Baseline (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and subsequent delivery performance, change and contingency monitoring. Monitoring the development of project quantitative risk analysis (cost and time). Collaborating with PMO Director and/or Project Manager to address actions, recognise opportunities and mitigate risks and issues. Ensuring activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace control centre, client requirements and prevailing legislation. Supporting junior PMO and project controls resources and other project staff as required. Collaborating in the integration of project controls with PMO and Planning disciplines. Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and sharing responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
4. 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. You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values. 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 will support the HUB PMO and project controls director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
Requirements:
* Experience working on complex construction projects and major consultancy commissions.
* Experience 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, Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6, RiskHive).
* Effective communication, engagement, and networking skills.
* Ability to create and deliver persuasive presentations to clients.
* Understanding of the construction/delivery lifecycle.
* Knowledge of PMO and Project Controls in sectors like rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals.
* Good interpersonal skills and ability to influence others.
* Proven ability to articulate complex information for a non-technical audience.
* Up to 5 years of experience supporting PMO and Project Controls services within construction or management consultancy.
* APM Planning and Project Controls (PPC) Foundation and Practitioner certifications.
* Knowledge of data analytics, Power BI, risk tools/software (e.g., Primavera Risk Analyser, @risk, Active Risk Manager).
* Relevant university degree (construction, engineering) or equivalent.
* Progress towards Chartered status or membership of professional bodies like the Association of Project Managers.
We welcome interest from diverse candidates and are open to discussing flexible working options.
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