Planning Manager

About the Role

The role involves planning medium‑complexity projects or sections of larger projects, verifying alignment to planning processes, supporting project management to ensure timely and profitable delivery, and collaborating with the planning function as required. • Client Focus: deliver on promises to clients. • Develop detailed plans considering logistics, site and project constraints. • Interface with the project team and contribute to weekly progress reports. • Review and capture productivity metrics to measure progress. • Communicate effectively with clients, project team and stakeholders. • Incorporate sustainable design and procurement processes into programmes. • Ensure health and safety through programme integration. • Establish and oversee project work plans and deadlines. • Coordinate team activities to meet project requirements. • Support net‑zero carbon transition by identifying and managing emissions.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸plan development
• ▸progress reporting
• ▸productivity metrics
• ▸sustainable design
• ▸safety integration
• ▸carbon management

What You Bring

Within our consult business we combine leading‑edge practical expertise with project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project. If you enjoy working on multi‑billion‑dollar programmes at the forefront of global technology for some of the world’s largest data‑centre developers and end‑user clients, the U.S. offers an unparalleled opportunity. The position requires a professional mindset, strong coordination skills and an ability to drive sustainable design, health and safety integration, and net‑zero carbon initiatives within the project lifecycle. Candidates should be working towards a professional qualification such as CIOB, APM or PMI, hold any local qualifications, have established experience in the built environment, understand procurement routes and contract types, and possess a basic knowledge of RIBA stages. • Working towards a professional qualification (e.g., CIOB, APM, PMI). • Hold relevant local qualifications. • Established experience in the built environment and project delivery. • Understand different procurement routes, contract types and RIBA stages.

Requirements

• ▸professional qualification
• ▸local qualifications
• ▸built environment
• ▸procurement
• ▸coordination
• ▸sustainable design

Benefits

These roles are site‑based, embedding you within highly skilled, multidisciplinary teams where you will support commercial activities such as monthly pay applications, change‑order reviews, financial reporting and on‑the‑ground decision making. Opportunities span diverse climates, from mountain‑rimmed regions with outdoor lifestyles to lively college towns with thriving downtown food scenes. The estimated salary for this position is $100,000 – $130,000 USD, with the starting amount dependent on experience, skills and qualifications. Mace is an inclusive employer that welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are open to part‑time, flexible and hybrid working options where suitable for the role.

Work Environment

Onsite