Associate PMO Director | Emerging Opportunities Across the US

Mace • New York, NY

89d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. A great opportunity for an ambitious and forward-thinking Associated Director level Project Controls specialist to join our Americas region, which is currently experiencing an exciting and sustained period of growth, providing great opportunities for development. You will lead and manage the implementation and delivery of PMO and Project Controls services on commissions. With upcoming commissions with both new and existing clients across the US, we are looking for PMO Specialists in New York, California, Denver, Seattle & Texas.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a PMO Manager/Leader within a large PMO.
• Significant experience of effective PMO and Project Controls leadership on significant construction projects and within management consultancies.
• Strong knowledge of and connectivity to the construction markets.
• Significant experience of setting up effective PMO and Project Controls management/assurance frameworks/strategies.
• Expert knowledge of PMO and Project Controls tools, techniques and software.
• Practical knowledge/application and understanding of data analytics and intelligent reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective appraisal/analytical skills to support skilled negotiations, problem solving, or conflict resolution.
• Growth mindset that promotes curiosity, high quality contribution and team collaboration.
• Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.

Nice To Haves

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain exceptional safety, quality, cost, schedule, sustainability and project compliance standards.
• Possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• Champion a diverse and inclusive working environment.
• Accountable for the PMO and Project Controls Services performance on assigned commissions.
• Create/design effective PMO and Project Controls framework/strategies.
• Manage and direct clients, consultants, contractors, project team on all PMO and Project Controls management matters.
• Act as the PMO and Project Controls Subject Matter Expert on assigned projects, programs, and portfolios.
• Lead and direct the Project team in the administration of the PMO and Project Controls process.
• Lead and direct periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings.
• Lead and direct the development and management of the Baseline (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions).
• Ensure all activities/operations are carried out in line with Mace Control Centre, Client requirements and prevailing legislation.
• Provide line management to more junior PMO and Project Controls resources and other Project/Program staff as required.
• Utilize expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior members of the PMO and Project Control team.
• Innovate and align with industry best practice to ensure continued service excellence.
• Lead the delivery of a high performing PMO and Project Control team on the assigned commission.
• Support the Hub PMO and Project Control Director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
• Work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition.

Benefits

• Open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees