Project Controls Manager

2 days ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Mace Full time
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

Mace has been appointed as the lead project controls/PMO team for a large-scale complex government programme. Mace Consult will provide project controls/PMO services for the new build construction work of multiple secure sites throughout the UK.

This role will design and capture data in relation to the construction millstones of this programme including cost, time, and other deliverables. The successful candidate will be involved in improving the consistency, predictability and efficiency of the programme delivery, is highly customer-focused - outward and upward and that these are consistent with customer expectations. The role will ensure that the operational issues of the project controls/PMO are managed, focusing on the project interface with project leaders, project managers, planners, cost managers, project teams, and interface issues.

Safety First - Going Home Safe And Well

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

  • You will be a n 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 implementation s 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)
  • Good working knowledge of EVM and project controls methodologies.
  • Advising on complex requirements and communicate analysis and corrective measures effectively.
  • Managing projects controls delivery of medium/high complexity projects/programmes.
  • Playing a key role in multidisciplinary teams and take lead role in creating plans or analysing trends using numerical and statistical techniques.
  • As a project controls specialist, stays up to date with key industry / professional trends.
  • Leading the change control process, contribution to the change board meetings and effective communication with the SRO and stakeholders.
  • Providing effective and timely advice to clients through providing basic commentary and analysis.
  • Focusing on attention to details and checking project controls inputs, recording and reports produced

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.

You’ll Need To Have

  • Experience of working on complex construction projects and major consultancy commissions.
  • Experience of 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 and Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6 and RiskHive).
  • Effective communication and engagement skills.
  • Effective networking skills.
  • Creating and delivering persuasive and engaging presentations to client/s.
  • General awareness and some practical knowledge and application of data analytics, Power BI and other reporting suite tools.
  • Basic knowledge of risk tools, software (e.g. Primavera Risk Analyser, @risk, Active Risk Manager)
  • Working knowledge of PMO and project controls service delivery in one or more sectors (e.g. rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals).
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships.
  • Ability to collaborate with and influence others.
  • Proven ability to articulate complex information and ideas for a non-technical audience.

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 in the consult sector.
  • 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.
  • Up to 5yrs 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.
  • Relevant university degree (e.g. construction, engineering) or equivalent.
  • Progress towards achievement of chartered status (or equivalent) and/or membership of professional a relevant professional institution e.g. Association of Project Managers.
  • Exhibits some commercial acumen at times.
  • Good communication and engagement skills.
  • Effective networking skills.
  • Ability to support the establishment of high performing teams.
  • Ability to manage challenging behaviours, relationships and still secure a positive outcome.
  • Resilient/robust in the face of challenging situations, clients, personalities.
  • Flexible, pragmatic and adaptable but also knows when to fight their corner.
  • Creating and delivering persuasive and engaging presentations to clients.

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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