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.
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 business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery to unlock the potential in every project.
The Project: The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the TTC’s Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometres farther into Scarborough.
It will extend from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough. The extension will replace line 3 (the Scarborough RT), helping to reduce travel times and improve access to jobs, schools and other key destinations throughout the city.
The MCS team is partnering with partnering with Metrolinx to deliver the Scarborough Subway Extension project.
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:
Accountable for the risk management performance.
Manages and directs the project team on all risk management matters.
Provides expert advice and support to project teams in the administration of the risk process, particularly with respect to the risks to achievement of key project objectives and escalation of risks.
Facilitates and drives the delivery of risk workshops.
Works with project managers to recognize opportunities and mitigations to minimize risk exposure.
Accountable for ensuring risk mitigation action plans are developed, risk and action owners appointed and that project plans are updated accordingly and monitored.
Managing and directing the delivery of project quantitative risk analysis (cost and time).
Commenting on the adequacy of contingency as part of the regular reporting cycle as required.
Develops and delivers monthly risk reports, externally to the client and internally to the project team.
Ensuring all activities/operations are carried out in line with client requirements and best practice.
Provides line management to team and other risk team members.
Utilising expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of junior members of risk team.
Managing the integration of risk with PMO and planning disciplines.
You’ll Need To Have:
Min. 5yrs experience or equivalent delivering a range of project risk management services on major construction projects.
Experience of effective risk leadership on complex construction projects.
Comprehensive knowledge of risk tools, techniques, and software
Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.
Good understanding of construction projects, decencies, and interfaces within the project lifecycle
Deep domain knowledge of providing risk leadership
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships.
Ability to collaborate with and influence others.
Proven ability to articulate complex information and ideas for a non-technical audience.
Ability to work in a highly pressurised environment, managing multiple priorities.
Manages, influences, and negotiates with senior stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and ability to ‘deep dive’ into topics.
Commercial awareness and business development skills and bids/winning work.
Effective communication and engagement skills and can persuade/influence colleagues and stakeholders.
Effective networking skills.
Ability to contribute to the establishment of high performing teams.
Ability to lead and influence others.
Ability to manage challenging behavior, relationships and still secure a positive outcome.
Resilient/robust in the face of challenging situations.
Flexible, pragmatic, and adaptable.
Practical knowledge/application and understanding of the opportunities related to risk/data analytics, Power BI and other reporting suite tools.
Relevant university degree (e.g. risk management, engineering) or equivalent.
Chartered (or equivalent) membership of a relevant professional institution e.g. Association of Project Managers/Institute of Risk Management.
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.
We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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