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Project Manager

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Mace

6d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Construction & Surveying
  • Limerick

AI generated summary

  • You must have project management experience, communication skills, budget oversight, construction knowledge, relevant certifications, and the ability to mentor and manage stakeholder relationships.
  • You will manage project plans, ensure safety and quality, collaborate with teams, monitor budgets and timelines, and drive sustainable practices while achieving project KPIs.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in project management, managing small to medium sized projects.
  • Developed communication, presentation and project planning and development skills (using appropriate tools).
  • Developing budgetary oversight expertise.
  • Advanced proficiency in communicating, coordinating activities and collaborating with stakeholders.
  • Proven understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
  • Display strong communication and negotiation skills to support the client/customer focus.
  • Proactively manage internal budgets and fees (where appropriate), delivering agreed outcomes.
  • Proven competency that understands construction methodologies and sequencing.
  • Proficient knowledge and expertise in specific sector/ market of project/role.
  • Relevant technical qualification/certification for project portfolio/s (or equivalent).
  • Sound technical expertise in Health and Safety Executive (HSE) (or local equivalent) rules and specific sector/ market regulations relevant to project portfolio.
  • Knowledge of consultancy, construction, infrastructure and property sectors/markets and an understanding of estimating, scheduling, contracts administration, procurement, commercial controls and reporting.
  • Seeks opportunities for implementing improved working practices.
  • Seeks opportunities for service differentiation and implements.
  • Manages relevant stakeholders for project/s. Develops effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Uses advanced communication skills to collaborate with others to guide others to achieve project key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Good interpersonal skills to prepare reports, negotiate and build relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Problem solving and analytical skills for resolving planning, estimating, contract administration and procurement issues within construction and design activities.
  • Demonstrates Mace values and behaviours.
  • Partners with others providing day to day project leadership to achieve deliverables.
  • Manages small teams providing guidance, direction and coordination.
  • Acts as central point of contact for project portfolio for relevant stakeholders, internal and externally.
  • Mentors and develops the project team; provides a safe work environment to learn and mature.
  • Mentors and develops individuals, sharing knowledge and experience.
  • Interpersonal ability.
  • Influencing and negotiation.
  • Problem solving and analytical thinking.
  • Technology and Process, Verbal communication, Written communication.
  • MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE (or working towards) or local equivalent.
  • Previous experience in a project management (or equivalent) role.
  • Developing experience in the construction delivery phase of projects.
  • Tertiary qualifications in related (project management and/or construction related discipline), non-related degree or equivalent professional experience/apprenticeship, combined with a demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge.
  • Appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card (or local equivalent).
  • Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
  • Property or infrastructure project management expertise.
  • Commercial and financial acumen.
  • Experience of working on projects within large, diverse teams.
  • Experience of developing and forming relationships with other stakeholders within projects.
  • Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

Responsibilities

  • You will promote Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.
  • You will possess 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 in your team.
  • You will ensure quality systems are suitably managed in line with service excellence.
  • You will deliver and manage project plans from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.
  • You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of senior project managers and other leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.
  • Determines and arranges project technical services and external resources required for project/s.
  • Delivers the project objectives in line with the Project Plan, leads and supervises the project team/s and relevant stakeholders to achieve the project key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Demonstrates Mace's value of Safety First, engaging with Mace's HSW framework.
  • Delivers and modifies project plans and keeps them updated and relevant over the course of the project/s.
  • Manages intermediate level tasks and associated deliverables and/or support the senior project manager with activities to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of project and program management operations, whilst working alongside the wider project team comprising the client, design team and other consultants and contractor.
  • Monitors project timeframes and budgets, ensuring managing diligently and to the successful delivery of project management, highlighting any risks, challenges and mitigations.
  • Collaborates with relevant parties/stakeholders and ensures robust quality systems are in place and suitably managed and monitored in line with Mace Way/Service Excellence.
  • Participates in and records relevant meetings, providing relevant parties with contextual information and analysis, including regular site walks.
  • Partners with relevant stakeholders and is actively involved in risk management and mitigation treatments.
  • Effectively coordinates and communicates with all project parties/stakeholders, ensuring completion of responsibilities/tasks and that suitable standards and records are documented and maintained.
  • Is responsible for the procurement of consultants and contractors to deliver for the client.
  • Documents and takes ownership of project changes as and when necessary, tracking project changes and ensuring they are processed and formalised within the agreed timeframes.
  • Ensures all approved handover documentation is coordinated and provided prior to practical completion.
  • Promotes and drives the business priorities through Construction to Production, Digital & Data and Responsible Business practices.
  • Manages design/consultant/contractor/supply chain team and project stakeholders to ensure effective completion of responsibilities including project brief/scope, fees, processing claims, deliverables and/or project variations etc.
  • Produces (or works with a planner to produce) design and authorities programme to be integrated with procurement and delivery programme.
  • Constructively challenges Client, Stakeholders, internal and external team, the norm, to deliver optimum solutions.
  • Actively seeks understanding and utilises the Centre of Excellence (CoE) knowledge base, The Mace Way Control Centre, the Knowledge Hub and Company best practice sign posting.
  • Works 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 manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations.
  • You will support the long term development of your 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.
  • You will manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.
  • You will manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • You will actively network 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.

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of Mace as a company?

Mace's purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition by creating responsible places that bring transformative impact to people, communities, and societies across the globe.

What values does Mace prioritize in its work environment?

Mace prioritizes values such as Safety First, Client Focus, Integrity, and Create Opportunity, which shape the way they consult and define the type of individuals they want to join their team.

What qualifications are required for the Project Manager role?

Candidates should have relevant technical qualifications or certifications for their project portfolio, and membership in professional institutions such as MCIOB, MAPM, MRICS, MICE, or local equivalents is preferred.

Is previous experience necessary for this position?

Yes, proven experience in project management and familiarity with managing small to medium-sized projects are essential for this role.

What skills are expected from a Project Manager at Mace?

A Project Manager should possess strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical skills, as well as proficiency in project management methodologies and construction methodologies.

How does Mace approach safety in projects?

Mace promotes a value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviors, sharing lessons learned, and utilizing safety frameworks to support the safety and wellbeing of all staff.

Is there an opportunity for professional development within Mace?

Yes, Mace encourages networking, mentoring, and personal development, providing a safe work environment for individuals to learn and mature.

Does Mace offer flexible working options?

Yes, Mace is open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable for the role.

What is the approach to sustainability at Mace?

Mace actively seeks to manage carbon emissions and aim for net zero carbon transition throughout the delivery of their projects, integrating sustainability considerations into their work.

Is Mace an inclusive workplace?

Yes, Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates, encouraging individuals to apply even if they don't meet all criteria.

Shaping the built environment. Leading the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world.

Real Estate
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1990
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Mace, we are global experts in shaping the built environment. From development and consultancy, to construction and operations, we connect expertise across the entire property lifecycle to help our clients, people, communities and society achieve more than they believe is possible. You can see our impact everywhere: from skylines that form cities around the world to the infrastructure that communities depend on to live, work and play. Over 30 years, our growth has been fuelled by an adventurous spirit and the relentless pursuit of a better way. Today, we employ over 6,300 talented and passionate people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, the Americas, Sub Saharan Africa and Asia Pacific. Every day we’re moving closer towards our vision: leading the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world. The built environment holds many of the keys to this future. In an industry that’s too often been part of the problems, we’re determined to create solutions. That’s why, at the heart of everything we do, there’s a purpose that drives us: to redefine the boundaries of ambition. On behalf of our people, communities and society, we see every challenge as an opportunity to dream bigger and bring ambitions to life. Together, we find a way to unleash the potential within every place, project and person – inspiring the stories that shape our lives and change our world.