Project Manager (M2)

Mace•Raleigh, NC

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, the role combines practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. The Project Manager determines and arranges the project management, technical services, and external resources required for projects on behalf of the client organisation. The role leads project teams and works with clients, design teams, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to deliver projects in line with expectations, agreed programmes, budgets, project objectives, and strategic KPIs. It oversees project delivery from inception and briefing through design, planning, procurement, and construction, and ensures approved handover documentation is coordinated before practical completion. The position also promotes Mace’s priorities through Construction to Production, Digital & Data, and Responsible Business. Mace describes itself as an inclusive employer and is open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options where suitable for the role.

Requirements

Proven successful experience in project management, managing medium-sized projects.
Substantial previous experience in a project management role on medium-sized or complex projects, or leading smaller projects.
Experience in the construction delivery phase of projects.
Developed communication, presentation, project planning, and development skills.
Developed budgetary oversight expertise.
Advanced proficiency in communicating, coordinating activities, and collaborating with stakeholders.
Proven understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
Strong communication and negotiation skills to support a client/customer focus.
Competency in construction methodologies and sequencing.
Knowledge of consultancy, construction, infrastructure, and property sectors or markets, and understanding of estimating, scheduling, contract administration, procurement, commercial controls, and reporting.
Proficient knowledge and expertise in the specific sector or market relevant to the project or role.
Relevant technical qualification or certification for the project portfolio.
Sound technical expertise in Health and Safety Executive (HSE) rules, or local equivalent, and sector- or market-specific regulations relevant to the project or portfolio.
Developed bidding skills.
MCIOB, MAPM, MRICS, MICE, or local equivalent.
Tertiary qualifications in a related project management or construction discipline, a non-related degree, or equivalent professional experience or apprenticeship, combined with demonstrable intermediate role knowledge.
Appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card, or local equivalent.

Responsibilities

Determine and arrange project management, technical services, and external resources required for projects on an individual and team basis on behalf of the client organisation.
Collaborate with clients, design teams, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to deliver projects in line with expectations and communicate strategies to the team.
Procure and manage design and wider consultant teams and project stakeholders, including project briefs and scopes, fees, claims, deliverables, and project variations.
Produce the design and authorities programme, or work with a planner to produce it, and integrate it with the procurement and delivery programme.
Manage timely project delivery from inception and briefing through design development, planning, contractor procurement, and construction in accordance with the delivery programme and agreed milestones.
Be accountable for the scope of works relating to project portfolios.
Deliver project objectives in line with the Project Execution Plan and lead project teams and stakeholders to achieve strategic project KPIs.
Prepare, modify, and maintain relevant project plans throughout the course of projects.
Oversee project timeframes and budgets, ensure successful delivery, and highlight risks, challenges, and mitigations.
Lead and record relevant meetings and provide participants with contextual information and analysis.
Partner with stakeholders and participate actively in risk management and mitigation treatments.
Ensure approved handover documentation is coordinated and provided before practical completion.
Promote and drive the business priorities of Construction to Production, Digital & Data, and Responsible Business.
Proactively manage internal budgets and fees and deliver agreed outcomes where appropriate.