Senior Project Controls Manager

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.

The Project

This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure.

Mace is currently providing programme management and looking for high-calibre experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

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.
• 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 mentor, coach, and develop 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.
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

• A degree qualification.
• Experience of effective PMO and project controls leadership on complex construction projects.
• Experience of setting up effective PMO and project controls services/audit and assurance frameworks/strategies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk tools, techniques and software (e.g. MS Office and Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6 and RiskHive).
• 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.
• Progress towards achievement of Chartered status (or equivalent) and/or membership of professional a relevant professional institution e.g. Association of Project Managers.
• Progress towards management successful programmes/P3O/P3M3 accreditation.
• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.
  
  

You’ll Also Have

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes.
• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.
  
  

Please note: Obtaining a visa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to a criminal record check, qualifications and may encounter age restrictions.

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