Project Advisor

Mace•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

At Mace, the purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition by creating responsible places that have a transformative impact on people, communities, and societies. Within the consult business, the role combines practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. The Project Advisor determines the project management, technical services, and external resources required for projects, then leads project teams and stakeholders to deliver objectives in line with the Project Execution Plan and strategic project KPIs. The role monitors health, safety, and wellbeing, maintains relevant project plans, oversees schedules and budgets, supports quality and risk management, coordinates stakeholders, and manages project changes. It also contributes to the net-zero carbon transition by identifying and managing emissions and reductions during delivery. Mace welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and is open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working arrangements where suitable for the role.

Requirements

Proven experience managing small to medium-sized projects.
Strong project planning, communication, presentation, and coordination skills.
Experience managing project budgets, fees, and financial performance.
Strong stakeholder management skills and experience building effective internal and external relationships.
Good understanding of project management methodologies, processes, and best practices.
Strong communication and negotiation skills with a client- and customer-focused approach.
Relevant industry or sector knowledge and technical expertise.
Relevant technical qualification or certification aligned with the project portfolio.
Sound knowledge of HSE requirements and sector-specific regulations.
Ability to identify and implement improved working practices and service improvements.
Strong interpersonal skills, including report preparation, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills across planning, estimating, contract administration, procurement, construction, and design activities.
Substantial previous experience in project management or an equivalent role.
PMP certification, working toward PMP, or an equivalent local qualification.

Responsibilities

Determine the project management, technical services, and external resources required for projects.
Deliver project objectives in line with the Project Execution Plan, leading and supervising project teams and stakeholders to achieve strategic project KPIs.
Monitor and actively engage in health, safety, and wellbeing aspects of projects at all stages.
Prepare and update project plans as needed, keeping them relevant throughout the projects.
Oversee project timeframes and budgets, manage budgets diligently, and highlight risks, challenges, and mitigations.
Collaborate with stakeholders and ensure robust quality systems are in place, managed, and monitored.
Lead relevant meetings, provide contextual information and analysis as required, conduct site walks, and ensure appropriate records are kept.
Partner with stakeholders and actively participate in risk management.
Coordinate and communicate effectively with project parties and stakeholders, ensuring responsibilities and tasks are completed and suitable standards and records are maintained.
Document and take ownership of project changes, tracking them as they arise.
Work collaboratively toward the net-zero carbon transition and proactively identify and manage associated carbon emissions and reductions during project delivery.