Senior Construction Manager (Infra & Landscape) Saudi National

About the Role

Mace Group is seeking a Senior Construction Manager (Infra & Landscape) - Saudi National to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves working on one of the largest programs in Saudi Arabia, a major mixed-use development that includes sports facilities, entertainment, arts, and associated infrastructure. The position requires a minimum of 10 years of experience.

Role Overview

This is a delivery-focused role responsible for managing contractor performance, construction activities, program milestones, quality standards, and safety objectives across a complex portfolio of works. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with project management, commercial, project controls, and technical teams to ensure successful delivery in line with program, budget, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the construction delivery of infrastructure and landscape packages from mobilization through to completion and handover.
• Manage and oversee main contractors, subcontractors, and site supervision teams.
• Monitor site progress against program milestones and implement mitigation measures as required.
• Drive construction productivity and ensure delivery objectives are achieved.
• Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate construction activities across multiple stakeholders and disciplines.
• Oversee the delivery of roads, utilities, drainage, external works, public realm, and landscape elements.
• Review contractor methodologies, recovery plans, and short-term programs.
• Manage site risks, constraints, and interface issues to minimize disruption to delivery.
• Support project controls and commercial teams with progress reporting, change management, and contractual matters.
• Chair construction progress meetings and coordinate site-based workshops.
• Monitor compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements at all times.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging, defect resolution, and handover activities.
• Provide regular reporting on progress, risks, key issues, and mitigation actions.
• Support operational readiness and transition activities prior to handover.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Demonstrable experience overseeing main contractors on complex developments.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, temporary works, and site logistics.
• Experience managing roads, utilities, drainage, public realm, hardscape, and softscape works.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and construction best practice.
• Experience managing program, quality, risk, and delivery performance.
• Ability to build effective relationships with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Experience within a PMC, client-side, Delivery Partner, or program management environment is preferred.
• Professional accreditation such as MCIOB, PMP, PE, CEng, or equivalent is advantageous.
• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience on high-valued projects/programs for a project management consultancy business, as required for immigration and client approval.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh and involves working on a large-scale mixed-use development project. The position requires close collaboration with various project teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Application Information

Mace is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Applicants who may not meet all criteria are still encouraged to apply, as they may be considered for this or other roles within the organization.