Associate Planning Director

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Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in November subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.
All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying. 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 Senior Scheduler provides expert oversight and management of tunnelling project schedules, serving as the primary interface between the owner’s technical teams and contractors. This role ensures schedule integrity, compliance with contract requirements, and effective communication of timeline expectations. The Senior Scheduler evaluates, validates, and monitors contractor-developed schedules while providing critical insights to support project decision-making and risk management. Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey: Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will be an 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 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 manage the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
You will support the long-term success of Planning performance for specified engines/sectors/hubs, and the overall contribution to the broader company goals.
You will support the Planning function in ensuring projects and tenders are effectively planned, scheduled, and monitored.
Reviewing contractor baseline schedules: Performing detailed analysis of proposed baseline schedules to ensure compliance with contract requirements
Validating schedule logic and durations: Assessing the reasonableness of activity durations, sequencing, and critical path definition
Evaluating resource loading: Ensuring appropriate allocation of resources across schedule activities
Recommending baseline acceptance or revision: Providing formal recommendations to project leadership regarding baseline schedule approval
Analyzing Critical Path Method implementation: Ensuring proper application of CPM techniques in contractor schedules
Monitoring critical path progression: Tracking changes to the critical path and near-critical activities
Evaluating float management: Assessing the allocation and consumption of float within the schedule
Reviewing schedule updates: Analyzing monthly updates for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the approved baseline
Reviewing 3-week lookahead schedules: Validating detailed short-term planning for immediate construction activities
Analyzing 6-week lookahead schedules: Ensuring medium-term planning aligns with master schedule and addresses upcoming constraints
Coordinating constraint removal: Working with technical teams to address and remove barriers to schedule execution
Verifying production rates: Comparing actual vs. planned production rates for tunnelling activities
Facilitating schedule review meetings: Leading discussions of schedule components with specialized engineering teams
Integrating technical feedback: Incorporating engineering and construction team input into schedule evaluations
Coordinating interdisciplinary reviews: Ensuring all technical disciplines have reviewed and validated relevant schedule components
Leading contractor schedule meetings: Facilitating discussions regarding schedule performance, issues, and revisions
Communicating schedule acceptance decisions: Formally notifying contractors of schedule approval status and required modifications
Negotiating schedule revisions: Working collaboratively with contractors to address schedule deficiencies
Documenting schedule agreements: Maintaining formal records of all schedule-related communications and decisions
Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will support senior management in negotiations, contract development and other business development, ensuring that due diligence is applied.
You will support the 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 support 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 develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with the Client and other project stakeholders, both internal and external.
You’ll need to have: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
10+ years of experience in construction scheduling, with at least 5 years in tunnelling or heavy civil projects
Advanced proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera P6)
Comprehensive understanding of Critical Path Method and schedule analysis techniques
Knowledge of construction sequences
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Professional certification in scheduling or project management (PSP, PMI-SP, PMP) required
You’ll also have: Membership of APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE, AACE, IRM, IEMA or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
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
The estimated salary for this position is$175,000. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications. 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. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. Please remember the Employee Referral Scheme and if there are any talented people you can recommend, just click the button and use the ‘Refer a friend’ feature found within the relevant job.
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Location:
New York, NY
Salary:
$60
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Management And Consultancy

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