Associate Project Director

4 weeks ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Mace Full time

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 within a PMO team on a complex masterplan program in Dubai. The development will hold residential, hotels, retail, and commercial units.

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.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise.
Integrity - Always do the right thing.
Create opportunity - for our people to excel.

You'll be responsible for:

Oversees project timeframes and project budgets, and ensures budgets are managed diligently and highlights any risks, challenges and mitigations.On behalf of external/third-party clients oversee the project management of the project/s on an individual and team basis from inception to post-completion.Ensures the successful delivery of the project in line with all stakeholders' expectations communicating strategies to the wider client/ consultant/contractor team.Promotes Mace's value of Safety First, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework. Supports the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.Provides subject matter expertise and guidance to support the success of the broader Mace projects.Oversees management of the client and consultant team and all external/project stakeholders to ensure effective completion of the project in line with client expectations. Actively drives collaboration between all parties.Produces design and authorities programme to be integrated with procurement and delivery programme.Manages the timely delivery to programme from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.Manages the timely sequencing/methodology and production of staging plans.Performs two to five of the following non-project related roles; such as business reporting, pipeline management, bidding, business development, resourcing, commercial strategy & maximising our commercial position, managing Mace contract, contract extensions, cross-selling, invoicing, debt collection and P&L responsibility and other as directed by the Senior Leadership Team.Aligns to strategy to place construction to production, digital and data, service excellence, quality, assurance and sustainability at the heart of our delivery.Partners with multiple internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to (implement strategy/programmes/initiatives).Manages, influences & negotiates with key senior external stakeholders (up to c-suite).Actively networks and seeks understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge HubDelivers continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned.Manages a number of Senior Managers, Managers and Assistant Managers.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.

You'll need to have:

Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval. Proven experience in project management, managing small to medium/large sized projects.Developing budgetary oversight expertise. Developing proficiency in coordinating activities and collaborating with stakeholders.Proven understanding of project management methodologies and practices.Proven problem solving and analytical skills across estimating, scheduling, contracts administration, procurement, financial controls and reporting for planning, estimating, contract administration and procurement issues for various procedural, construction and design activities.Ensure project risks are effectively identified, mitigated and managed, including the proactive management of the early warning process.Developing bidding, business development and/or account growth capabilities.Strong commercial and financial skills and an ability to build up fee proposals and oversee project workbooks.

You'll also have:

MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE (or local equivalent).Experience in the successful construction delivery phase of projects and programmes.Demonstrable evidence of deep project management expertise.Tertiary qualifications in related (project management and/or construction related discipline), non-related degree or equivalent professional experience/apprenticeship, combined with a demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge.Appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card (or equivalent local safety certification).

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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