Associate Project Director

Job title:

Associate Project Director

Company

Mace Group

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 .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.Reporting to the stations vice president, the senior manager will provide project management to one of the smart track stations on the program. This position manages a team of the client staff, consultants and contractors to deliver capital railway station infrastructure projects encompassing the planning, design, procurement, construction and commissioning phases, and in accordance with approved timelines, budget and project deliverables. They will utilize their previous experience to drive a culture of best practice for health, safety, wellbeing, and quality.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.Provides strategic, tactical and collaborative leadership and direction to deliver a large‐scale, multistakeholder, capital infrastructure projects through a variety of different contracting models.Works hand in hand with the VP program stations capital delivery to lead all aspects of project delivery including scope, cost, schedule and quality management, and provides support as required to eliver the mandate.Directs a high performing team in the delivery of station infrastructure projects on behalf of the VP program stations capital delivery, encompassing construction, commissioning, and deployment into operational service (e.g., tracks, grade separations,stations, platforms, parking, train support facilities) in accordance with corporate project management standards, procedures, controls and environmental requirements to minimize the impact on train service and to maintain a high level of customer service.Provides senior level leadership oversight and direction to employees and vendors engaged in interdependent project teams (e.g., defines team member roles, responsibilities, and expectations).Supervises the developing project delivery strategies while providing overall administrative and technical leadership and oversight to capital projects consisting of multiple capital corridor infrastructure projects to ensure consistency and coordination of efforts and successful completion of the program.Integrates corporate requirements, commitments and initiatives into projects, including design requirements, environmental assessment conditions, community and municipal commitments, passenger charter, design excellence, and property acquisition conditions.Collaborates with other stakeholders to incorporate requirements, and ensure projects within CPG are implemented consistently, efficiently, safely, and in a coordinated manner.Oversees consultants and contractors in the delivery of scope of work, as defined in respective contracts, ensuring that corrective action and escalation is initiated when necessary.Manages project scope/requirements changes; handles change orders with contractors, including negotiating, processing and assessing cost and schedule impacts; ensures all are clearly identified and approved before progressing, and ensuring contract documents reflect addendums issued.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 need to have:Significant project management experience on large scale projects.Progressive experience in engineering and project management services associated with the planning, design, and construction of stations or similar large infrastructure projects.Experience leading a team of technical professionals.Demonstrated knowledge in the theories, principles and practices of civil design and construction, skill and proficiency in broad phases of engineering application.Knowledge of principles and practices of architecture, urban planning, engineering design and their application to the construction of infrastructure, facilities, and related works.Demonstrated experience successfully managing the competing objectives of many external and internal stakeholders.Understanding of key performance indicator monitoring and engagement, directly linked to monthly measurement criteria established.Strong analytical and negotiation skills and experience with vendor management to manage development and delivery of externally provided products and services.Sound commercial and business acumen, with experience managing complex negotiations for construction projects to align with overall project objectives.Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience managing a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including municipalities and third‐party utility providers.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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Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 05:26:39 GMT

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