Project Advisor

Mace ConsultLos Angeles, CaliforniaHybridFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 1 hour ago

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About this role

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.

You’ll Be Responsible For:

- Determines project management, technical services and external resources required for project/s.
- Delivers project objectives in line with the Project Execution Plan, leads and supervises the project team/s and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Monitors and actively engages in Health, Safety and Wellbeing aspects of the project at all stages.
- Prepares and modifies where necessary project plans and keeps them updated and relevant over the course of the project/s.
- Oversees project timeframes and project budgets, and ensures budgets are managed diligently and highlights any risks, challenges and mitigations.
- Collaborates with relevant parties/stakeholders and ensures robust quality systems are in place and suitably managed and monitored.
- Leads relevant meetings, providing relevant parties with contextual information and analysis where required and site walks and ensures these are suitably recorded.
- Partners with relevant stakeholders and is actively involved in risk management.
- Effectively coordinates and communicates with all project parties/stakeholders, ensuring completion of responsibilities/tasks and ensures suitable standards and records are recorded and maintained.
- Documents and takes ownership of project changes as and when necessary, tracking project changes.
- 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:

- Proven experience managing small to medium-sized projects.
- Strong project planning, communication, presentation, and coordination skills.
- Experience managing project budgets, fees, and financial performance.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience building effective internal and external relationships.
- Good understanding of project management methodologies, processes, and best practices.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills with a client and customer-focused approach.
- Relevant industry or sector knowledge and technical expertise.
- Relevant technical qualification or certification aligned with the project portfolio.
- Sound knowledge of HSE requirements and sector-specific regulations.
- Ability to identify and implement improved working practices and service improvements.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including report preparation, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills across planning, estimating, contract administration, procurement, construction, and design activities.
- Substantial previous experience in project management or an equivalent role.
- PMP certification, working towards PMP, or equivalent local qualification.

Our Values

Safety First - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client Focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create Opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.

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