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.
The Project: Mace is working on major transit and transportation infrastructure programmes in Canada and continues to build capability to support current and future client needs.
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:
Leads the delivery of key assignments and oversees the implementation of Major Project (or account) strategies, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
Responsible for determining and assembling project team resources, including required external specialist appointments and the recruitment of new staff.
Responsible for improving performance from the bid baseline by optimizing multi-disciplinary resources, monitors, reviews and evaluates activities, systems and methodologies as well as cross-selling.
Responsible for ensuring efficient governance to support project activities within the business, gains organisational support and commitment, ensuring the achievement of strategic priorities.
Key client relationship management, interfaces, and supporting communication. Responsible for CRM across the account (including multiple geographies) with live prospects and leads.
Accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards. Accountable for full service excellence/service quality.
Establishes/influences the correct Build Strategy and C2P plan for procurement and execution.
Creates and nurtures a high-performing and inclusive team environment that encourages contribution, recognition and inclusion.
Engenders, promotes and influences quality and Service Excellence in all conversations and project interactions.
Ensures the project or programme or works is operating an effective risk management strategy with appropriate management actions and risk treatments established.
Responsible for conveying and connecting the wider business strategy to the project team and promoting the associated initiatives.
Leads key internal and external project review/reporting meetings.
Ensures operations are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives and meeting organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
Builds and maintains internal and external relationships (e.g. clients, contractors, consultancies and other stakeholders) to foster growth and increase networks
Regionally recognised expert in specialised stream, directly influences long term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
You’ll Need To Have:
Proven track record in procuring and delivering large-scale or complex projects, including effective team leadership.
Advanced technical understanding of project management practices, construction methodologies, sequencing, and logic.
Advanced expertise in risk and opportunity management.
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills across estimating, scheduling, procurement, contract administration, financial controls, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
Strong understanding of contracts and commercial frameworks.
Experience in performance management, fostering and maintaining a high-performance culture.
Well-established network across clients, consultants, and contractors within the industry.
Advanced knowledge of the consultancy, construction, infrastructure, and property sectors.
Demonstrated ability to manage upwards effectively and constructively challenge senior leadership.
Strong leadership capability, providing clear direction while coaching and developing teams.
Proven experience in mentoring and developing project teams, creating a supportive and growth-oriented environment.
Adaptability to changing priorities and project/business requirements.
Extensive sector-specific experience, market knowledge, and professional network.
Successful delivery of major projects and programmes across all project phases.
Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
Note: The estimated salary for this position is 230,000 - 320,000 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.
