Part-time Project Manager

Position status: We are growing our team in 2024 and would be interested to speak to experienced project manager with construction and project management experience. Please get in touch if you would like to hear about working with Mace.
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.
Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:
Safety first - Going home safe and well

Client focus - Deliver on our promise

Integrity - Always do the right thing

Create opportunity - For our people to excel

The project manager will directly report to the client’s programme manager/regional lead.
You’ll be responsible for:
Managing the delivery of identified capital, infrastructure or water network management (WNM) projects with the focus on budget, schedule and quality output.

Managing directly, and in certain circumstances liaise with others in the management of and engagement with a set of internal and external stakeholders, including technical services providers, internal and external project managers (including local authority project managers), asset management, asset operations, HSQE and all departments, to ensure project timescales are met.

Procuring (where appropriate), managing and directing a diverse range of consultant expertise across a multi-disciplinary set of skills.

Overseeing the management of construction project design, estimation and project planning including all relevant statutory processes, procurement management and maintenance forecasting, working closely with all departments (e.g. asset management, HSQE, communications, customer operations and asset operations departments).

Managing the project control, including resourcing and service delivery requirements, ensuring consultant supervision were relevant and approving all payment certificates.

Managing the production and approval of project delivery plans, contractor plans, cash flow projections and earned value analysis.

Managing the day-to-day construction service providers for capital projects, including conformance and compliance.

Supervising the project close-out activities, including commissioning and handover to operations and maintenance.

Performing any other duties delegated by the senior project manager or client’s programme management team.

You’ll need to have:
A degree qualification preferably in engineering or related project management discipline.

Experience in managing large or multiple infrastructures, capital projects or programmes (ideally in the water utility).

The capability of mobilising and managing the supply chain, including design, planning and construction services. You have strong knowledge and experience in project/programme management, contract management (i.e. through the use of major contract forms e.g. NEC3, FIDIC or similar), strategic planning, methodologies and construction delivery best practice.

Familiarity with using project, programme and financial management tools such as Oracle and Primavera P6 or similar.

A background in managing a varied team, commercial contract management and conflict resolution skills.

A proven track record of dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion, along with the ability to communicate complex information to all stakeholders.

A proven ability to successfully implement and execute programmes and drive high performance.

Strong business acumen with a financial perspective at the forefront.

Digitally savvy and can build lasting client relationships and provide support to strong, motivated teams.

Experience in project management ideally in the water utility within a construction or consultancy background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.

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.
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