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:
Health and Wellbeing Policy Implementation
- Policy Development and Implementation: Contributing to the development and drive the implementation of comprehensive health and wellbeing (H&W) policies, procedures, guidance notes, and standards across the program.
Delivery Plans and Project Management
- Execution of Plans: Ensuring the successful execution of delivery plans, programs, and projects, meeting planned timelines and budget constraints.
- Operational Support: Providing robust support and guidance to the operational business units to enable effective local delivery of H&W initiatives.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborating effectively with HR and Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (HSW) functions.
- Stakeholder Relationships: Working closely with senior leaders, HSW, and HR stakeholders to deliver cost-effective and efficient H&W performance.
Data Analysis and Continuous Improvement
- Data-Driven Insights: Analyzing data from surveys, audits, KPIs, and other sources to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in H&W practices.
- Continuous Improvement Plans: Identifying, developing, and implementing continuous improvement plans to enhance H&W outcomes and drive key business improvements.
Supplier Management
- Supplier Performance: Managing relationships and performance of suppliers, ensuring that contractual arrangements are delivered to quality, time, and budget specifications.
- Quality Assurance: Ensuring all supplier engagements meet the organization’s standards for quality and efficiency.
Industry Knowledge and Innovation
- Latest Research and Trends: Staying up to date with the latest thinking and research related to organizational health and wellbeing, applying new insights to enhance H&W strategies and practices.
Environmental Responsibility
- Net Zero Carbon Transition: Collaborating towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, proactively identifying and managing associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
Strategic Leadership
- H&W Strategy Execution: Directing the strategic development and execution of H&W initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving transformational change in health and wellbeing practices.
Youll need to have:
- Extensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programs in the rail 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.
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 engineering or applicable field.
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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