Project 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 in every project.

The project:
We are looking for ambitious and dynamic project managers and program and project controls practitioners with a background in large civil projects/programs who are hungry for their next challenge. You will be joining a team made up of expats and locals alike - all committed to reducing inequality of the delivery of social services such as education and healthcare and connectivity (roads, telecomms).

If you are searching for an opportunity to work in a supportive, high-energy team while delivering a one-of-its-kind program of social infrastructure, please register your interest

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.

Project manager within a programme aimed at delivering social infrastructure on behalf of a large multi-national corporation, working with local municipalities, universities and regional governments. Responsible for leading projects to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality requirements.Guiding and coordinating with all relevant parties to understand and deliver project objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs), providing day to day management and leadership to the project(s) and the project team whilst identifying changes and risks (including mitigations) where necessary. Reporting updates and progress status to the Delivery Assurance Lead and other relevant stakeholders within the programme.

You’ll be responsible for:

- Demonstrating Mace's value of Safety First, engaging with Mace's HSW framework.
- Delivering the project objectives in line with the project plan, leading and supervising the project team(s) and relevant stakeholders to achieve the project key performance indicators (KPIs), keeping them updated and relevant over the course of the project/s.
- Managing intermediate level tasks and associated deliverables and/or support the senior project manager with activities to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of project and program management operations, whilst working alongside the wider project team comprising the client, design team and other consultants and contractor.
- Monitoring project timeframes and budgets, ensuring managing diligently and to the successful delivery of project management, highlighting any risks, challenges and mitigations.
- Collaborating with relevant parties/stakeholders and ensures robust quality systems are in place and suitably managed and monitored in line with Mace Way/Service Excellence.
- Managing design/consultant/contractor/supply chain team and project stakeholders to ensure effective completion of responsibilities including project brief/scope, fees, processing claims, deliverables and/or project variations etc.
- Determining and arranging project technical services and resources required for project(s), coordinating with the senior project manager and delivery assurance lead.
- Participating in and records relevant meetings, providing relevant parties with contextual information and analysis, including regular site walks.
- Partnering with relevant stakeholders and is actively involved in risk management and mitigation treatments.
- Effectively coordinating and communicating with all project parties / stakeholders, ensuring completion of responsibilities/tasks and that suitable standards and records are documented and maintained.
- Documenting and takes ownership of project changes as and when necessary, tracking project changes and ensuring they are processed and formalised within the agreed timeframes.
- Ensuring all approved handover documentation is coordinated and provided prior to practical completion.
- Promoting and driving the business priorities through construction to production, digital and data and responsible business practices.
- Actively seeks understanding and utilising the Centre of Excellence (CoE) knowledge base, The Mace Way Control Centre, the Knowledge Hub and Company best practice sign posting.
- Works 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.

You’ll need to have:

- MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE (or working towards) or local equivalent
- Proven experience in project and programme management (or equivalent), managing s