Project Manager
Mace
Full-time
On-site
Brisbane, Australia
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.
Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey\:
Safety first - Going home safe and well:
- You will promote Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviors, 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.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
- 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.
Integrity - Always do the right thing:
- 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.
Create opportunity for our people to excel:
- 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, utilizing the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
You’ll need to have:
- 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.
- 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).
You’ll also have:
- 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
- Managing relevant stakeholders for project/s.
- Developing 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 behaviors.
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 within the role.
Apply now for a confidential discussion.
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