Senior Project Manager - Aviation/Infrastructure

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Position Status : We are growing our team in 2024 and would be interested to speak to experienced senior project managers - aviation / infrastructure.

Please get in touch if you would like to hear about working with Mace.

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 :

This is an opportunity to work with Mace North America, to join a multi-billion-dollar aviation infrastructure program in Toronto, Canada.

This initiative aims to revolutionize the airport into one of the most advanced, sustainable, and passenger-friendly facilities in the world.

With a strong commitment to environmental conservation, the project aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and position the airport as a leader in environmental stewardship.

By integrating cutting-edge technology, the aviation infrastructure program will make air travel smarter, more efficient, and user-friendly, enhancing the quality of life by making travel more enjoyable and accessible.

Join us as the owner's representative in this transformative journey to create an airport future that is equitable, sustainable, and innovative, paving the way for a vibrant and connected aviation hub in Toronto.

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 a leading 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 advanced 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 lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
• You will be the relationship owner and primary contact for Mace executive team engagement, and responsible for ensuring efficient governance to achieve our strategic priorities.
• You will be responsible for key client relationship management, and converting the client's vision into a deliverable onsite plan.

Integrity - Always do the right thing :

• You will have full budgetary oversight and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
• You will directly influence 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 provide expert technical advice and leadership support to Delivery Teams, creating a culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities.

You'll be responsible for :

Project Management and Delivery

• Project Oversight : Overseeing project timeframes and budgets, ensuring diligent management and timely identification of risks, challenges, and mitigations.
• Stakeholder Communication : Ensuring successful project delivery in line with stakeholder expectations, effectively communicating strategies to clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Programme Management : Managing the timely sequencing, methodology, and production of staging plans from project inception through to post-completion.

Client and Team Management

• Client and Consultant Management : Overseeing the management of client and consultant teams, ensuring effective collaboration and completion of projects in line with client expectations.
• Internal and External Collaboration : Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to implement strategies, programs, and initiatives, promoting collaboration and stakeholder satisfaction.

Safety and Wellbeing

Safety First : Promoting Mace's value of Safety First, supporting the safety and wellbeing of all staff and sharing lessons learned through safety moments and the HSW framework.

Subject Matter Expertise and Guidance

• Expert Guidance : Providing subject matter expertise and guidance to support the success of broader Mace projects and drive continuous improvement through best practices and lessons learned.
• Management of Senior Staff : Managing a team of senior managers, managers, and assistant managers, fostering professional growth and ensuring effective team performance.

Strategic and Commercial Responsibilities

• Strategic Alignment : Aligning project delivery with strategic initiatives, placing emphasis on construction to production, digital and data, service excellence, quality, assurance, and sustainability.
• Commercial Activities : Performing non-project related roles such as business reporting, pipeline management, bidding, business development, resourcing, and commercial strategy as directed by the senior leadership team.

Environmental Responsibility

Net Zero Carbon Transition : Working collaboratively towards the goal of net zero carbon transition, identifying and managing associated carbon emissions and reductions during project delivery.

You'll need to have :

• Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programs in the transportation sector.
• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
• Experience working in the aviation infrastructure sector.
• Experience in a senior project level position.
• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent industry qualification or chartership.
• Previous experience working with the GTAA (Greater Toronto Airports Authority) or equivalent
• Industry qualification or chartership e.g. PgMP, PMI, CMI, DBIA.

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.

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Company

If you can bring a different perspective to help us shape the cities of tomorrow, take a look at the opportunities we have to join us.

Fortune favours the brave - and so do we

At Mace we empower our people to be collaborative, curious and embrace their entrepreneurial spirits. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most challenging and inspiring projects around the world.

You might be part of our healthcare team delivering critical hospital care units, or our education team creating schools to inspire our future leaders.

You could be a graduate working on the world’s tallest building, or be managing the construction of world-leading cultural landmarks.

Whatever your passion, we have an opportunity that will bring out the best in you.

At Mace we want you to feel comfortable from day 1, so for any questions about a career at Mace, including application advice, please contactpaul.

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Our clients say that it’s our people that make the difference

Our people think harder, do better and go further. Every day at Mace is an opportunity to think and do things differently.

We were founded more than 30 years ago, and every day our entrepreneurial culture plays a huge role in our success. We exist to seek out the world’s most interesting projects that challenge and excite us.

We want our employees to thrive and achieve their highest potential. We are passionate about creating an environment that provides opportunities for the most stimulating and fulfilling careers.

We encourage innovation and welcome new perspectives by attracting and developing people with diverse talent who inspire our thinking, challenge our solutions and enhance our culture.

At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills, see the world and get to work with both inspiring colleagues and influential clients whatever your passion, we have an opportunity that will bring out the best in you.

But don’t just take our word for it; below you can see what some of our people had to say.

Reward and recognition

We invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package, which in the UK includes :

• 22 days of holiday, plus two Mace Days’ to support work-life balance, bank holidays and December holiday shut down
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Highly competitive maternity and paternity package
• Reimbursement of professional subscriptions and membership fees
• Season ticket loan
• Annual health screening
• Private medical insurance
• Sponsorship of education schemes (on approval)
• Continuous on the job training and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Our international benefit packages are comparable. Please contact our recruitment team for more information.

We know that many parents can face challenges when balancing the demands of work and their home lives. At Mace, we fully support our people when they choose to balance their career with family life.

We offer enhanced family leave, as well as options for flexible working and alternative working patterns to support and improve the work-life balance of our employees.

Our performance management and appraisal approach is based on ability and talent. Top performers are recognised for both their contribution to projects and their broader contribution to the business.

At Mace we appreciate the differences that everyone brings to work and we recognise the importance of people being free to be themselves.

Regardless of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or affiliation to any political party, we embrace diversity and believe in creating an inclusive environment where every Mace person is treated equally, fairly and with respect.

We are proud partners of Stonewall’s global diversity champions programme that ensures all LGBT+ staff are accepted without exception at Mace.

Mace’s corporate purpose statement is Redefining the boundaries of ambition’.

Support for disabled employees is provided by :

Our recruitment and HR Teams have undertaken disability awareness training and are eager to provide an inclusive and accessibility experience to job applicants and new colleagues.

Enabled at Mace employee network. Its aims are to support its members and, to "to raise awareness and remove barriers around disability, neurodiversity and other impairments to support their aim to create an inclusive and diverse workplace for everyone.

Disability Confident We are using the requirements of the government scheme to create an inclusive environment for disabled job applicants and existing colleagues.

Clear Assured an externally verified accreditation around equality, diversity and inclusion practice across our business, driving improvements to our policies, processes and practices.

Recite Me an assistive technology tool that provides access support to all employees. It is located on our intranet site, our website and job vacancy platform.

Mace are member of the Business Disability Forum, giving access to a wide range of resources and information. Our line managers have access to their confidential support line.

Silver Clear Assured Award

ridi - Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative Awards 2021 - Highly Commended Category

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