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 control 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).
• Leads integrated master schedule updates and presents monthly status at the client executive level.
• Advises on complex requirements and communicates analysis and corrective measures effectively.
• Manages planning/scheduling delivery of medium/high complexity projects/programmes.
• Oversees planning/scheduling, EVM, and project control methodologies. Influences complex requirements and communicates analysis and corrective measures effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with client/s, project team and stakeholders.
• Supports senior management in negotiations, contract development, due diligence and other business development.
• Leads the planning team and provides leadership and direction through managers/teams.
• Inspires and empowers individuals within their portfolio to deliver high-quality standards and outputs.
• Undertakes tasks required to fulfil the requirements of the project/assignment.
• Provides performance management, technical and career development and coaching.
• Creates plans and analyses trends using numerical and statistical techniques.
• Oversees interface management process and presents monthly status at the client executive level.
• Oversees PMO process and procedure development, updates and rollout across the programme.
• Oversees Mace and PMC planning teams' P6 user interface administration with client-server.
• Conducts scheduled onboarding sessions with new PMC staff on a monthly basis.
• Deliver internal training and development courses on a monthly basis.
• Contributes to the regional Mace business with lessons learned and best practices.
• Contributes to Mace's 'centre of excellence' and 'insights' with schedule benchmark data and process developments.

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 the 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 an understanding of best practices, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and the 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 (or equivalent) with professional work experience in one or more specific disciplines in the construction, programme, project or commercial management disciplines.
• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience working on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.
• Expert knowledge of schedule management tools and software - Primavera P6 and Excel.
• Experience with recognised international contracting/consultancy organisations.
• Experience with PMO organisations. 
• Mastery in setting up effective planning/schedule, management systems and procedures.
• Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.

You’ll also have:

• Working towards chartership/registered member of a relevant institution accreditation from a recognised industry body (e.g., APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA).
• Extensive experience in the successful planning of projects and programmes in the construction sector.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience in managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
• Other relevant qualifications specific to local requirements.

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. 

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