Senior Project Controls Manager

Mace combines global delivery consultancy experience to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The Project

Mace Consult is seeking a Project Controls Senior Manager / Associate Director to join a global PMO supporting a large portfolio of Corporate Real Estate projects across Asia and the Middle East & Africa (MEA). The portfolio includes commercial office developments, workplace transformations, office fit-outs, renovations, and new-build projects. This role will work closely with senior stakeholders to drive governance, performance, reporting, and successful project delivery across multiple countries.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls activities across multiple projects and programmes, including planning, scheduling, cost management, risk management, change control, forecasting, and reporting.
• Establish and maintain project baselines, governance frameworks, and performance metrics.
• Produce executive dashboards and reports to support portfolio-level decision-making.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks and issues, and drive corrective actions.
• Facilitate governance reviews and stakeholder meetings.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and mentor junior team members.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in Project Controls/Programme Controls or PMO within construction, real estate, or consultancy environments.
• Strong knowledge of planning, cost management, risk management, change control, and project reporting.
• Experience supporting complex project portfolios; exposure to Asia and MEA projects is highly desirable.
• Experience in commercial buildings, corporate real estate, office fit-out, renovation, refurbishment, or new-build construction projects is preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; Proficient in Cantonese or Mandarin is advantageous.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Power BI, or similar project controls tools is advantageous.

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 organisation.

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