Associate Director - Project Controls

Mace•Boulder, CO

About The Position

Mace’s Consult business provides practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in projects. The Associate Director – Project Controls leads the implementation and delivery of PMO and Project Controls services across major construction projects and programmes. The role provides leadership across cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting, and acts as a trusted advisor to clients and key project stakeholders. The position also leads and develops Project Controls teams, supports resourcing and recruitment, and drives best practice and continuous improvement. Part-time, flexible and hybrid working options may be discussed if suitable for the role, subject to geography and BUD approval.

Requirements

Significant experience leading PMO and Project Controls on major construction projects or programmes, ideally within a consultancy environment.
Strong experience establishing Project Controls management and assurance frameworks.
Strong knowledge of planning and scheduling, cost, risk, change management and reporting.
Expert knowledge of Project Controls tools and systems, including Primavera P6, Power BI, Aconex and MS Office.
Knowledge of risk management tools such as Primavera Risk Analysis and Active Risk Manager.
Experience delivering Project Controls across multiple sectors, such as rail, highways, nuclear, public sector or healthcare.
Strong client-facing, stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills.
Experience leading, mentoring and developing teams.
PMO and Project Controls experience delivering project management services across major construction programmes or portfolios.
Chartered status, equivalent professional accreditation and/or membership of a relevant professional institution such as the Association for Project Management (APM).

Nice To Haves

A relevant degree in construction, engineering or a related discipline.
MSP, P3O or P3M3 accreditation.

Responsibilities

Lead delivery and performance of PMO and Project Controls services across assigned projects and programmes.
Develop and implement Project Controls frameworks and strategies.
Lead Project Controls activities across cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting.
Manage project baselines covering scope, time, cost, risk and assumptions, including performance, change and contingency monitoring.
Lead periodic reporting, governance and performance meetings.
Manage relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and project teams.
Act as the Project Controls subject matter expert and trusted advisor to clients.
Lead, mentor and develop Project Controls professionals and junior team members.
Support resourcing and recruitment requirements across assigned commissions.
Drive best practice, continuous improvement and high-performing Project Controls delivery.