Associate Director OF Project Management

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. Managing the delivery of comprehensive PMO and Project Controls services across commissions, providing strategic leadership, implementation support and line management. Guides multidisciplinary teams within the PMO and planning centre of excellence, collaborating with wider hubs, international teams and centres of excellence to ensure consistent, high-quality project performance. You’ll Be Responsible For Managing key assignments, drive best‑in‑class service, and strengthen strategic client and industry relationships. Directing PMO and Project Controls functions, influencing long‑term business strategy and upholding Mace values. Developing, mentoring and mobilising teams, fostering innovation, knowledge sharing and talent growth across the organisation. Directing PMO and Project Controls performance, setting effective frameworks and ensuring full compliance with client and Mace standards. Acting as a trusted advisor, directing teams and stakeholders across all controls, governance and reporting activities. Managing baselines, performance, change, risk and quantitative analysis to achieve programme objectives. Developing and mentoring teams, supporting recruitment, capability growth and best‑practice delivery while contributing to net‑zero commitments. You’ll Need To Have Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE) or equivalent development. Extensive project and programme delivery experience in relevant sectors. Strong commercial acumen with proven leadership of diverse teams and senior stakeholders. Deep property or infrastructure expertise with awareness of carbon and sustainability impacts. The estimated salary for this position is $170,000. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications. Our values Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients. Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations. Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop. 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. site #J-18808-Ljbffr