Senior Project Controls Manager - Saudi National

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. Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

1. Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards. You will possess advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
2. Client focus – Deliver on our promise: You will manage the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives. You will be accountable for the preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses to achieve formal execution by appropriate parties. You will manage costing associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges, and present these to clients.
3. Integrity – Always do the right thing: You will manage operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations. You will work 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 will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
4. Create opportunity for our people to excel: You will provide leadership to Managers and other professionals to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities. You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub. You will manage Cost Consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders.

Job Summary: Manages and/or leads the implementation and delivery of a range of PMO and Project Controls to support commissions. Leads and guides team members within the PMO and Planning Centre of Excellence and assigned Hub as required.

You'll be responsible for:

1. Managing PMO and Project Controls performance on their assigned commissions.
2. Creating and designing effective implementation of PMO and Project Controls framework/strategy on assigned commissions.
3. Managing and directing Clients, consultants, contractors, project team on assigned commissions on all PMO and Project Controls matters.
4. Partnering with clients to meet expectations and build strong professional relationships.
5. Providing expert advice to the Project team in the administration of the PMO and Project Controls process, focusing on cost, schedule, change, risk, and reporting, to achieve key objectives and the escalation of performance and management issues.
6. Facilitating and driving periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings.
7. Accountable for developing and managing Baseline (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and subsequent delivery performance, change and contingency monitoring.
8. Contributing to the development of Quantitative Analysis (cost and time).
9. Working alongside the PMO Director and/or Project Manager to recognise actions, opportunities and mitigate risks and issues.
10. Coordinating activities/operations to ensure they are carried out in line with Mace Control Centre, Client requirements and prevailing legislation.
11. Responsible for line management of a team of PMO and Project Controls team members to deliver on assigned commissions.
12. Providing comprehensive technical expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of team members of the PMO and Project Controls team.
13. Managing the integration of Project Controls with PMO and Planning disciplines.
14. Supporting the HUB PMO and Project Controls Director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
15. Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and sharing responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You'll need to have:

• Relevant university degree (e.g. construction, engineering) or equivalent.
• Experience or equivalent supporting the delivery of a range of PMO and Project Controls services within the construction sector and/or management consultancy.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

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