Senior Project Manager

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy 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.

Mace is seeking a full‑time Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a high‑profile, multi‑million‑dollar seismic retrofit and full refurbishment of an occupied historic building in Pacific Heights, San Francisco for a European federal government client.

The project is currently in construction and is characterized by:

• Seismic upgrade and sensitive refurbishment of a landmark historic structure
• Delivery within a live, operational, and occupied environment
• Stringent security, access, and compliance requirements
• Multi‑phased construction with complex logistics and approvals
• Coordination with federal stakeholders and public utilities

The role is client‑facing and positioned as an Owner’s Representative, responsible for safeguarding quality, safety, schedule, cost, and security outcomes through to completion.

This role suits an individual who thrives in complex, high‑trust environments, combining strong on‑site construction leadership with polished client‑facing capability.

The successful candidate will join a high‑energy and rapidly expanding consultancy team and will have the opportunity to leverage their network to contribute to business development and growth activities.

If this is something that excites you, please register your interest.

• Championing safety first, ensuring HSE compliance.
• Acting as on‑site client representative.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships across teams.
• Managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcomes.
• Managing contracts, risks, changes and performance.
• Overseeing budgets, value engineering and cost control.
• Integrating schedules, mitigating risks and driving governance.
• Coordinating delivery, closeout and continuous improvement.

• Strong San Francisco/Bay Area industry network with demonstrated experience in business development, work winning, or client relationship development activities, especially within historic, civic, cultural, institutional, or government environments.
• Strong San Francisco/Bay Area construction market knowledge, including inspectors, utilities, and entitlement pathways.
• Experience interfacing with PG&E and local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) on live construction projects.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification or program management certification.
• 8+ years of client‑facing project leadership experience, including delivery of $50m+ construction projects within historic, civic, cultural, institutional, or government environments.
• Proficiency in project management tools; MS Project or P6, cost/controls basics, and common data environments (SharePoint, Procore, Aconex, ACC/BIM 360, or similar).
• Tertiary qualifications in a related field such as project management and/or construction related discipline (MS preferred), or equivalent professional experience/apprenticeship, combined with a demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge.

Please Note: The estimated salary for this position is between $140,000 and $170,000. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

• Safety First – Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well‑being in every team.
• Client Focus – Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long‑term relationships with 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 organization.

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