Senior Project Advisor

1 month ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada 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:
The program is the largest transit infrastructure program in Canadian history. The program will transform rail services in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), providing two-way all-day train service and improved passenger experience with quieter and faster electric locomotives. The program includes early works, off-corridor station and infrastructure upgrades, as well as an On-Corridor program to deliver new tracks, platforms, facilities, grade separations and electrification.

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:

  • Reporting to the corridor lead, the project manager will support with developing and providing leadership to the team on one of the specified rail corridors on the program, to ensure the best outcomes for the coordinated team.
  • Working closely with the corridor lead to ensure the best outcomes for the coordinated team.
  • Taking ownership on projects/scope under their control, as designated by the corridor lead.
  • Utilizing their previous experience to drive a culture of best practice for health, safety, wellbeing, and quality across the programme.
  • Engaging proactively with the project delivery teams (PDT's) to understand any positives and/or negatives, and work with the teams to develop resolutions that are best for programme.
  • Supporting the corridor lead in leading a major multi-disciplinary team of engineering manager, project manager/s and deputy project manager/s, including other specialists as the rise occurs.
  • Being safety leader across all project delivery works.
  • Providing proactive approach to engaging with the various PDT's.
  • Understanding key performance indicator monitoring and engagement, directly linked to monthly measurement criteria established.
  • Understanding resource management, interface and constraints management.
  • Managing activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.
  • Supporting the project controls centre and team to maintain up to date metrics on performance across the entire programme.
  • Recommending and initiating change to project delivery plans, identify areas of improvement to put forward to relevant area in business and operating processes.
  • Interacting with clients and other stakeholders to ensure that objectives are being met.
  • Managing external relationships important for project delivery (e.g., statutory authorities).
  • Building and maintaining networks with peer project teams and other disciplines.
  • Supporting the development and delivery of implementation plans, establishing commercially beneficial delivery models and leading on innovation and best practice.
  • Monitoring work assignments for adherence to timelines and compliance with policies and processes.

You'll need to have:

  • Solid understanding of construction methodology, innovative methods of delivery, technology, data management, planning, delivery, site logistics, commercial and legal/contract issues.
  • Sound knowledge of contract and commercial procedures.
  • Sound project management expertise.
  • Stay up to date with key industry/professional trends through networking and Continued Professional Development (CPD).
  • You update colleagues and clients on industry trends.
  • Understanding different types of contracts and are able to give advice to clients.
  • Good knowledge of BIM and are able to give advice to clients and articulate BIM strategy.
  • Proficiency in office technology, software and applications.
  • Well-developed decision-making skills.
  • Ownership to identify, solve and overcome challenges, whilst keeping other abreast of developments.
  • Expected to deliver results, striving to exceed the client's expectations.
  • Digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and provide support to strong, motivated construction teams.
  • Hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer.

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.
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