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 on a multi-billion-dollar transportation development in Austin, Texas. This expansive program aims to revolutionize transit throughout the Austin area with the development of new light rail systems and enhanced services across the city. The rail initiative is more than just a transit plan; it’s a community effort designed to create thousands of local jobs and provide greater access to healthcare, education, employment, and essential services, fostering equity and driving economic growth. With a shared passion for environmental conservation, the project is dedicated to sustainable practices, aiming to be carbon neutral by 2040, with zero-emission transit buses by 2035, positioning Austin as a leader in environmental stewardship. Embracing the spirit of innovation, the rail initiative will integrate cutting-edge technology to make transportation smarter, more efficient, and user-friendly, enhancing the quality of life by making transit more enjoyable and accessible.
Join us as the delivery partner in this transformative journey to create a vibrant, equitable, and sustainable transit future in Austin.
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 clients 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.
Youll be responsible for:
Feasibility Studies and Procurement
- Feasibility Studies: Producing comprehensive feasibility studies, providing expert advice on procurement strategies and contract selection to ensure project viability and optimal resource allocation.
- Procurement Process: Directing the procurement process effectively, ensuring all stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection, and contract preparation are executed to the highest standards.
Cost Management and Planning
- Cost Planning: Managing, estimating, and planning costs with full accountability, presenting detailed cost plans to stakeholders and ensuring financial transparency.
- Cost Control and Reporting: Overseeing cost control and reporting services during contracts, ensuring accurate tracking and management of project finances.
Contract Management
- Contract Documentation: Approving contract documents, warranties, bonds, licenses, and ensure formal execution by appropriate parties, including issuing valuations for works carried out.
- Cost Checking and Valuation: Overseeing cost checking and valuation projects, ensuring effective management and financial accuracy.
- Post-Contract Reporting: Owning and presenting the production of post-contract cost reports, providing clear and comprehensive financial summaries.
Change Management and Claims Evaluation
- Design Changes and Client Charges: Identifying and managing costs associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities, and client charges, ensuring financial impacts are accurately assessed.
- Claims Evaluation: Evaluating claims for delays and additional costs, effectively challenging stakeholders and ensuring fair resolution of disputes.
Completion and Certification
- Defects and Final Completion: Overseeing the issuance of certificates of making good defects and final completion, ensuring all project requirements are met and approved.
- Practical Completion and Final Accounts: Issuing certificates of practical completion and negotiate final accounts to ensure financial closure and project completion.
Strategic Leadership and Performance Improvement
- Strategic Development: Influencing and executing strategy for the sub-function/domain, ensuring business and project targets are met.
- Performance Improvement Cycle: Directing the implementation and delivery of a systematic performance improvement cycle, driving continuous improvement in systems and processes.
- Cost Management Services: Delivering cost management services to achieve key strategic outcomes and meet sub-function key performance indicators (KPIs).
Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Team Management: Managing a large team or several teams of senior direct reports, demonstrating effective leadership and ensuring excellence in delivery against plans.
- Continuous Improvement Culture: Championing a culture of continuous improvement throughout all activities, promoting excellence and innovation.
Environmental Responsibility
- Net Zero Carbon Transition: Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, proactively identifying and managing associated carbon emissions and reductions during project delivery.
Youll need to have:
- Strong commercial and financial acumen.
- Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction.
- 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.
Youll also have:
- Experience working in the rail infrastructure sector.
- Experience in a director level position.
- Industry qualification or chartership e.g. PgMP, PMI, CMI, DBIA.
- Bachelors degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent.)
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.
#LI-Hybrid