Program Construction Manager

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, as part of MPA delivery partner joint venture of Mace-Parsons-Arcadis, have been selected as the Gateway Development Commissions partners of choice to support the GDC across the Gateway Program in New York, inclusive of the Hudson Tunnel Project.The busiest rail connection between New York, New Jersey, and the Northeast Corridor, the Hudson Tunnel Project will improve capacity, reliability, and resiliency of commuter and intercity rail transit serving 800,000 daily passengers from Washington, D.C. to New York and New England. A milestone project supported by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the project is slated to receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding, the largest investment in a mass transit project in modern history.Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:Safety First - Going Home Safe and Well.Client Focus - Deliver on Our Promise.Integrity - Always Do the Right Thing.Create Opportunity - For Our People to Excel.You’ll Be Responsible For: Direct and supervise all construction activities, including contractor oversight and coordination with project stakeholders.Administer the Safety and Security Management Plan (SSMP), ensuring compliance with safety protocols, thorough incident reporting, and implementation of proactive risk mitigation measures.Guarantee that all construction work meets technical specifications, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.Oversee special inspections, testing services, and comprehensive quality assurance processes.Manage site logistics, including utility coordination, maintenance, cleaning, repairs, and compliance with building management procedures.Oversee schedule management functions, including maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule, milestone tracking, and timely completion of all construction phasesLead cost and budget management activities such as forecasting, monitoring cash flow, and supporting requisition and invoicing processes.Prepare detailed project reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis encompassing safety, quality, environmental, financial, and milestone progress.Maintain rigorous change control procedures for schedule and budget baselines, ensuring proper versioning and historical documentation.Lead risk management initiatives, maintain risk registers, facilitate analyses, and support contingency planning activities.Provide technical assessments regarding changes to project scope, schedule, and cost, and manage negotiation strategies and responses to claims and change orders.You’ll need to have Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.A minimum of 10 years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure or transportation construction projects.Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, including NEPA, permitting, and safety standards.Advanced expertise in project controls, scheduling, cost management, and risk assessment.Proven experience in quality assurance, special inspections, and technical documentation.Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.Proficiency in project management information systems (PMIS) and Microsoft Office SuiteNote: The estimated starting salary for this position is $250k. 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 of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.Job SummaryJob number: 45193Date posted : 2026-09-07Profession: Project & Programme ManagementEmployment type: Full-time