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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:
Life sciences and industrial manufacturing construction manager
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:
• 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 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 you manage.
Client focus – Deliver on our promise:
• You will work as part of the construction delivery team, taking direction from the construction lead and project senior leadership team.
• You will build relationships to manage and influence stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• You will build a strong working relationship with your clients and support the construction lead in turning the client’s vision into a deliverable onsite plan.
• Providing program level leadership as an extension of the client’s senior leadership team to ensure the overall successful completion of the program/s as may be assigned.
• Establishing key relationships with the client and other key stakeholders.
• Procuring and leading the specialist design team, permitting, budgeting, construction supervision and cost consultants throughout the project.
• Implementing an appropriate and effective project management framework.
• Effectively managing the performance of the program team to execute assigned programs and projects, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery on large complex programs and projects.
• Acting as the key client and consultant interface at all project stages ensuring that client and quality objectives are met, and projects are delivered within safety, quality, time and cost targets.
• Directing project planning and production of the detailed project plan.
• Supervising and managing the cross-functional project team.
• Providing strategic advice from project conception stage to achieve overall objectives, development of success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters until completion and handover.
• Anticipating and implementing strategies to address quality, safety, health and environment issues.
• Establishing/implementing/managing the effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilized throughout a project.
• Monitoring and applying performance management techniques using KPI’s to improve project performance.
• Monitoring and advising upon project finances and procurement of resources.
• Monitoring and controlling contract changes and variations.
• Establishing and leading regular site progress meetings.
• Identifying project risks, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans and implement action plans.
• Establishing and preparing formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the client.
• Preparing scope of works including the identification of resource requirements, supporting the cost estimation and budget reviews.
• Proactively developing a plan for the timely closeout and practical completion of the works.
Integrity – Always do the right thing:
• You will be responsible for the structure and/or fit out of specific areas or packages, and ensuring they meet quality and safe working standards.
• You will support the senior construction delivery team 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 support other managers and junior members of your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
• You will actively network, innovate, 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.
• You will provide technical expertise and support to delivery teams, creating a culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities.
You’ll need to have:
• Relevant degree (MS or MBA preferred).
• Demonstrated capital program leadership experience.
• Effectively managed integrated team(s) on large complex and multi-phase life science and industrial manufacturing capital programs.
• Knowledge of multiple project delivery methods, including alternative project delivery (design build and construction manager at risk).
• You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated construction teams. You will be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.
You’ll also have:
• Working towards membership of MCIOB / MAPM / MRICS / MICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the xxx sector.
• Construction management expertise.
• Developing commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience leading parts of construction projects within large, diverse teams.
• Experience of building relationships with key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
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 organisation.
We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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