Job Description

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:



The project is a large mixed-use development including commercial and high end residential communities, including Infrastructure in Abu Dhabi.



The senior project controls manager will be responsible for overseeing and directing all project controls aspects, including planning, scheduling, cost analysis, and risk management. This involves leading project controls efforts, monitoring progress, analysing performance, and making recommendations to improve cost and schedule performance.



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 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 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 create and design effective implementations of PMO and project controls frameworks and strategies on assigned commissions. You will support best in class service delivery and effective engagement with wider industry and professional bodies to promote Mace. You will be developing your expertise in PMO and project controls, with a growing internal and external network (e.g. clients, contractors, consultancies and other stakeholders). Manages PMO and project controls performance on their assigned commissions. Creates and designs effective implementation of PMO and project controls framework/strategy on assigned commissions. Manages and directs clients, consultants, contractors, project team on assigned commissions on all PMO and project controls matters. Partners with clients to meet expectations and build strong professional relationships. Provides expert advice to the project team in the administration of the PMO and project controls process, with focus on cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting, to achieve key objectives and the escalation of performance and management issues. Facilitates and drives periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings. Accountable for developing and managing Baseline (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and subsequent delivery performance, change and contingency monitoring. Contributes to the development of quantitively analysis (cost and time). Works alongside the PMO director and/or project manager to recognise actions, recognise opportunities and mitigate risks and issues. Coordinates activities/operations to ensure they are carried out in line with Mace control centre, client requirements and prevailing legislation. Responsible for line management a team of PMO and project controls team members to deliver on assigned commissions. Provides comprehensive technical expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of team members of the PMO and project controls team. Manages the integration of project controls with PMO and planning disciplines. Supports the HUB PMO and project controls director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission. 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.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:


You will manage project teams in the administration of the PMO and project controls process, particularly with respect to the cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting. You will support senior PMO stakeholders in influencing 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 mentor, coach, and develop 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 support the HUB PMO and project controls director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.

You'll need to have:


Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval. Experience of effective PMO and project controls leadership on complex construction projects. Experience of setting up effective PMO and project controls services/audit and assurance frameworks/strategies. Comprehensive knowledge of risk tools, techniques and software (e.g. MS office and Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6 and RiskHive). Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.

You'll also have:


Experience or equivalent supporting the delivery of a range of PMO and project controls services within the construction sector and/or management consultancy. APM planning and project controls (PPC) foundation and practitioner. Progress towards achievement of chartered status (or equivalent) and/or membership of professional a relevant professional institution e.g. association of project managers.

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.



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