Senior Project 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.

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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 is seeking a full-time senior project manager for life science and manufacturing and technology projects to work directly with our clients on capital projects.

This role is based in Denver, Colorado.

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 the project portfolio.
• You will promote 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 robust quality systems are in place and suitably managed in line with service excellence.
• You will manage delivery from project inception / brief through design development and planning, contractor procurement and the construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.
• You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of the associate director and other senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.
• 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.
• Directing the specialist design team, construction supervision and cost consultants throughout the project.
• Implementing an appropriate and effective project management framework.
• Effectively manage the performance of the program team to execute assigned capital 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 the project conception stage to achieve overall objectives and the 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 environmental 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.
• Managing the reporting and the flow of program / project information between the team and the client.

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 lead and manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practices, utilizing the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the center of excellence, Mace way control center and knowledge hub.

You’ll Need To Have :

• A relevant degree (MS or MBA preferred).
• A Project Management Institute (PMI) certification or program management certification.
• Demonstrated capital program leadership experience.
• Experience in effectively managing 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’ll Also Have :

• Extensive experience in the successful planning of projects and programs in the consultancy sector.
• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience managing relationships with key senior 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 organization.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.