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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 deliveryconsultancy to unlock the potential in every project.  

The Project: :If you enjoy leading the end-to-end delivery of complex construction projects, managing budgets, programmes, and senior stakeholders while driving collaboration and high-performance outcomes, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact.

Our Values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you're involved with.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

You'll Be Responsible For:

• Oversees project timeframes and project budgets, and ensures budgets are managed diligently and highlights any risks, challenges and mitigations. 

• On behalf of external/third-party clients oversee the project management of the project/s on an individual and team basis from inception to post-completion. 

• Ensures the successful delivery of the project in line with all stakeholders' expectations communicating strategies to the wider client/ consultant/contractor team. 

• Oversees management of the client and consultant team and all external/project stakeholders to ensure effective completion of the project in line with client expectations.  

• Actively drives collaboration between all parties.

• Produces design and authorities programme to be integrated with procurement and delivery programme. 

• Manages the timely delivery to programme from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones. 

• Manages the timely sequencing/methodology and production of staging plans.

• Performs two to five of the following non-project related roles; such as business reporting, pipeline management, bidding, business development, resourcing, commercial strategy & maximising our commercial position.

• Aligns to strategy to place construction to production, digital and data, service excellence, quality, assurance and sustainability at the heart of our delivery.

• Partners with multiple internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to (implement strategy/programmes/initiatives).

• Manages, influences & negotiates with key senior external stakeholders (up to c-suite).

• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You'll Need To Have:

• Proven experience in project management, delivering small to medium and large-scale projects.

• Developing expertise in budget oversight and financial management.

• Developing proficiency in coordinating activities and collaborating effectively with stakeholders.

• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills across estimating, scheduling, contract administration, procurement, financial controls, and reporting.

• Ability to identify, mitigate, and manage project risks, including proactive use of early warning processes.

• Developing capabilities in bidding, business development, and account growth.

• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including preparing fee proposals and managing project financials/workbooks.

• Good knowledge and expertise within a specific industry or project sector.

• Proactive approach to identifying and implementing improved working practices.

• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

• Experience contributing to successful construction delivery phases of projects and programmes.

• Demonstrated project management knowledge with growing depth of expertise.

• Degree in Project Management, Construction, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline (or equivalent qualification or experience).

Note: The estimated salary for this position is 180,000 - 240,000 CAD. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.