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Associate Director - Project Controls

Mace
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full-time
Director
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago
PMO leadershipProject controlsConstruction projects and programmesProject controls frameworks and assuranceCost, schedule, change, risk, reporting, and baseline managementMicrosoft Office

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The Project

Leads PMO and project controls service delivery, providing strategic guidance, line management, and cross-discipline support.

Works across Centres of Excellence, hubs, and international teams to strengthen consistency and performance across commissions and the wider business.

Responsibilities

  • Champion safety, wellbeing, inclusivity, and responsible project delivery.
  • Deliver projects through clear planning, quality systems, and stakeholder collaboration; supervise change and commercial performance.
  • Lead PMO and project controls strategy, performance, and governance; manage cost, schedule, change, risk, reporting, and baselines.
  • Advise clients, consultants, and project teams; lead, mentor, and resource teams to achieve KPIs and share best practice.
  • Promote service excellence, net-zero outcomes, continuous improvement, learning, and inclusive collaboration.

Experience and technical knowledge

  • Significant PMO and project controls leadership experience on major construction projects and in management consultancy.
  • Experience establishing PMO and project controls management or assurance frameworks and strategies.
  • Expert knowledge of PMO and project controls tools and software; examples include Microsoft Office, Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6, and RiskHive.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of risk-discipline tools; examples include Primavera Risk Analyser and Active Risk Manager.
  • Practical knowledge of Power BI and reporting tools; strong understanding of construction project lifecycles and interfaces.
  • Deep PMO and project controls leadership knowledge across multiple sectors, such as rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, and hospitals.
  • Ability to manage uncertain activities; excellent communication, stakeholder, presentation, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications and professional development

  • Relevant university degree, such as construction or engineering, or equivalent.
  • Chartered status or equivalent and/or membership of a relevant professional institution, such as the Association of Project Managers.
  • Management Successful Programmes/P3O/P3M3 accreditation is listed.
  • Experience working both client-side and in consultancy is listed.
  • Engage with peers and professional bodies to maintain knowledge and advance the profession.

Mace values

Mace describes its values as safety first, client focus, integrity, and creating opportunities for people to excel.

The employer describes itself as inclusive and welcomes candidates who may not meet every listed criterion.

Flexible working

  • The employer is open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable for the role.

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