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 . 

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. 

The senior project controls manager will be responsible for leading the reporting team and the performance within the PMO function. The role holder will support with review and development of a performance and reporting framework, including the development of processes and procedures, systems and controls, and reporting templates to ensure the accurate and timely reporting of the performance of the client. The role holder shall provide leadership in performance and reporting throughout the delivery, ensuring that the performance and reporting framework is being complied with across the project, including by the project delivery partner and other appointed contractors. The role holder will also ensure that reporting deliverables and associated performance analysis are of a high quality, establishing key performance indicators (KPIs), overseeing the capture of programme data as well as performance reporting. The reporting manager will also be required to embed a focus on continuous improvement and best practice reporting to drive a high performing programme delivery and the achievement of key success metrics.

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 framework s 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).

Managing the PMO and project controls performance on their assigned commissions.

Creating and designing effective implementation of PMO and project controls framework/strategy on assigned commissions.

Managing and directing clients, consultants, contractors, and project team on assigned commissions on all PMO and project controls matters. 

Partnering with clients to meet expectations and build strong professional relationships. 

Providing expert advice to the project team in the administration of the PMO and project controls process, with a focus on cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting, to achieve key objectives and the escalation of performance and management issues.

Facilitating and driving periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings.

Accountable for developing and managing Baseline (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and subsequent delivery performance, change, and contingency monitoring.

Contributing to the development of quantitively analysis (cost and time).

Working alongside the PMO Director and/or project manager to recognise actions, recognise opportunities and mitigate risks and issues.

Coordinates activities/operations to ensure they are carried out in line with Mace control centre, client requirements, and prevailing legislation.

Line management of a team of PMO and project controls members to deliver on assigned commissions.

Providing comprehensive technical expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of team members of the PMO and project controls team.

Managing the integration of project controls with PMO and planning disciplines. 

Supporting the HUB PMO and project controls director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission. 

Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

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 supports the HUB PMO and project controls director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission. 

You’ll need to have:

Relevant university degree in construction, engineering, project administration or equivalent. 

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 such as MS office and Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6 and RiskHive.

Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.

Progress towards management successful programmes/P3O/P3M3 accreditation

Practical knowledge/application, and understanding of the opportunities related to data analytics, Power BI and other reporting suite tools.

Basic knowledge of tools, techniques and software that interfaces with the risk discipline such as Primavera Risk Analyser, @risk, Active Risk Manager.

APM Planning and project controls foundation alongside general interest in the construction/consultancy sector.

General interest in PMO and project controls disciplines including reporting and performance management.

Basic awareness/understanding of basic risk principles, processes and techniques.

An interest in data analytics.

You’ll also have:

Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.

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.

Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

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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