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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 delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.
The project:
This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure.
Mace is currently providing programme management and looking for high-calibre experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.
Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey:
Safety first - Going home safe and well:
- You will be an 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 champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
- You will create and design effective implementations of PMO and project control frameworks and strategies on assigned commissions.
- You will support best-in-class service delivery and effective engagement with the wider industry and professional bodies to promote Mace.
- You will be developing your expertise in PMO and project controls, with a growing internal and external network (e.g., clients, contractors, consultancies and other stakeholders).
- Direct application of specific project control methods, techniques and tools.
- Good working knowledge of EVM and project control methodologies.
- Advise on complex requirements and communicate analysis and corrective measures effectively.
- Manage projects and control delivery of medium/high complexity projects/programmes.
- Proficient in claim and concurrency analysis.
- Playing a key role in multidisciplinary teams and taking a lead role in creating plans or analysing trends using numerical and statistical techniques.
- Supervise and manage a team of professionals delivering project control services and responsible for staff development.
Integrity - Always do the right thing:
- You will manage project teams in the administration of the PMO and project controls process, particularly with respect to the cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting.
- You will support senior PMO stakeholders in influencing the long-term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
- 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.
Create opportunity - For our people to excel:
- You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
- You will actively network, innovate, and seek an understanding of best practices, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
- You will support the hub PMO and project controls director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
You’ll need to have:
- A relevant degree or equivalent with professional work experience in one or more specific disciplines in the programme, project or commercial management disciplines.
- Achieved professional qualification (e.g., APM, MSP. PPC etc.).
- Relevant CSCS Card.
- Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience working on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.
- In-depth knowledge of project control tools and software (e.g., MS Excel, portfolio software, MS Project, PRA, Primavera P6). Able to execute project architecture.
- Proficiency in earned value, baseline, risk, contracts, project control, procurement, engineering, and
- ME fit-out construction experience is preferred.
Please note: Obtaining a visa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to a criminal record check, qualifications and may encounter age restrictions.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.
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