Project Controls Manager

Mace•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Mace, the purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition by creating responsible places and delivering transformative impact for people, communities, and societies. Within the consult business, Mace combines practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. The Project Controls Manager supports PMO and Project Controls performance on assigned commissions, implements the relevant frameworks and strategies, and manages day-to-day PMO and Project Controls matters. The role provides technical support to project teams, contributes to reporting and governance, and guides baseline development and ongoing performance, change, contingency, and risk monitoring. It also collaborates with project leadership and other disciplines, supports junior staff, and contributes to carbon-emissions identification and reduction in support of the net-zero transition.

Requirements

Experience working on complex construction projects and major consultancy commissions.
Experience delivering effective PMO and Project Controls services, assurance frameworks, or strategies.
Working knowledge of PMO and Project Controls tools, techniques, and software, such as MS Office, Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6, and RiskHive.
Effective communication and engagement skills.
Effective networking skills.
Ability to create and deliver persuasive, engaging presentations to clients.
General awareness and practical knowledge of data analytics, Power BI, and other reporting suite tools.
Basic knowledge of risk tools and software, such as Primavera Risk Analyser, @risk, and Active Risk Manager.
Up to 5 years’ experience or equivalent supporting delivery of a range of PMO and Project Controls services within construction and/or management consultancy.
APM Planning and Project Controls (PPC) Foundation and Practitioner qualification.
Relevant university degree, such as construction or engineering, or equivalent.
Progress toward Chartered status or equivalent and/or membership of a relevant professional institution, such as the Association of Project Managers.

Responsibilities

Deliver support in all areas of PMO and Project Controls performance on assigned commissions.
Implement the PMO and Project Controls framework and strategy on assigned commissions.
Manage day-to-day PMO and Project Controls matters on assigned commissions.
Build strong professional relationships with clients and client representatives.
Provide technical advice and support to project teams on PMO and Project Controls processes, particularly cost, schedule, change, risk, achievement of key objectives, and escalation of performance and management issues.
Contribute to periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings.
Guide the development and management of the baseline, including scope, time, cost, risk, and assumptions, and monitor subsequent delivery performance, change, and contingency.
Monitor development of Project Quantitative Risk Analysis for cost and time.
Collaborate with the PMO Director and/or Project Manager to address actions, recognise opportunities, and mitigate risks and issues.
Guide activities and operations to ensure they comply with the Mace Control Centre, client requirements, and prevailing legislation.
Support junior PMO and Project Controls resources and other project staff as required.
Collaborate to integrate Project Controls with PMO and Planning disciplines.
Work collaboratively toward the net-zero carbon transition and proactively identify and manage associated emissions and reductions during work delivery.