Deputy Project Director - Rail

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 ProjectThis is an opportunity to work with Mace North America on a multi-billion-dollar transportation development in Austin, Texas. This expansive program aims to revolutionize transit throughout the Austin area with the development of new light rail systems and enhanced services across the city. The rail initiative is more than just a transit plan; it's a community effort designed to create thousands of local jobs and provide greater access to healthcare, education, employment, and essential services, fostering equity and driving economic growth. With a shared passion for environmental conservation, the project is dedicated to sustainable practices, aiming to be carbon neutral by 2040, with zero-emission transit buses by 2035, positioning Austin as a leader in environmental stewardship. Embracing the spirit of innovation, the rail initiative will integrate cutting-edge technology to make transportation smarter, more efficient, and user-friendly, enhancing the quality of life by making transit more enjoyable and accessible.Join us as the delivery partner in this transformative journey to create a vibrant, equitable, and sustainable transit future in Austin.Safety First - Going Home Safe And WellOur values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, program, sustainability and project compliance standards.You will possess advanced technical 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 PromiseYou will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.You will be the relationship owner and primary contact for Mace executive team engagement, and responsible for ensuring efficient governance to achieve our strategic priorities.You will be responsible for key client relationship management, and converting the client’s vision into a deliverable onsite plan.Integrity – Always Do The Right ThingYou will have full budgetary oversight and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.You will directly influence 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 ExcelYou will mentor, coach, and develop 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 provide expert technical advice and leadership support to Delivery Teams, creating a culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities.You’ll Be Responsible ForStrategic Program DeliveryVision Alignment: Ensuring all program activities are aligned with the overall vision and strategic objectives, providing clear strategic direction and monitoring progress towards these goals.Delivery Environment: Establishing and maintaining a robust program delivery environment encompassing People, Organization, Process, Information, and Technology to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.Team Assembly: Assembling a highly skilled project team with the right experience, capabilities, and technical competency, including appointing external specialists as necessary.Performance ImprovementResource Optimization: Improving performance from the baseline by optimizing resource allocation, and continuously monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating activities, systems, and methodologies.Performance Metrics: Developing and implementing metrics to measure and enhance program performance, ensuring continuous improvement and excellence in delivery.Client and Stakeholder EngagementExecutive Engagement: Serving as a key contact for the executive team, ensuring efficient governance and gaining organizational support for program activities.Client Relationship Management: Managing key client relationships through effective communication, constructive challenge, and consistent interface, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.Public Representation: Acting as the public face of the program, representing it to external stakeholders and chairing executive steering group meetings.Safety, Quality, and ComplianceSafety Standards: Directing and maintaining exceptional safety standards, promoting Mace's value of Safety First, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all staff.Quality Assurance: Upholding high standards of quality, cost, program, sustainability, governance, risk, stakeholder management, and program compliance.Risk Management: Implementing and maintaining an effective risk management strategy, with appropriate management actions and risk treatments.Program Documentation and Knowledge SharingDocumentation Maintenance: Overseeing the development and maintenance of comprehensive program documentation, including processes, procedures, plans, reports, registers, and lessons learned.Knowledge Sharing: Actively promoting knowledge sharing within the program team and across the organization, leveraging the full depth and knowledge of the business and Centers of Excellence.Team Development and Service ExcellenceHigh-Performing Team: Creating and nurturing a high-performing, inclusive team environment that encourages contribution, recognition, and continuous improvement.Service Excellence: Promoting and influencing quality and service excellence in all program interactions and conversations.Commercial ViabilityCommercial Objectives: Ensuring the program’s operations are commercially viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives.Environmental ResponsibilityNet Zero Carbon Transition: Working collaboratively towards the goal of net zero carbon transition, proactively identifying and managing associated carbon emissions and reductions during program delivery.Thought LeadershipExpertise and Innovation: Providing thought leadership and expertise in program management and execution, driving innovation and best practices within the program and the wider organization.You’ll Need To HaveExtensive experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programs in the rail infrastructure sector. 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. You’ll Also HaveExperience working in the rail infrastructure sector.Experience in a director level position.Industry qualification or chartership e.g. PgMP, PMI, CMI, DBIA.Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applicable field.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 organization.