Associate Construction Director (Night Shifts)

About Mace Group and the Role

Mace Group, a company that combines construction expertise with consultancy, is seeking experienced Associate Construction Directors to join their delivery team in Riyadh. This part-time position involves working on a major, high-profile stadium programme, which is part of one of the largest development initiatives in Saudi Arabia. The project includes significant mixed-use development, sports facilities, entertainment, arts, and associated infrastructure.

Role Overview

These senior site leadership positions are responsible for overseeing construction delivery during night shifts. The Associate Construction Director will provide leadership to the wider construction management team, ensuring contractors deliver safely, efficiently, and in accordance with programme requirements. The role will initially focus on civil, structural, and superstructure works, requiring individuals with substantial major-project construction experience and the ability to lead complex site operations across multiple work fronts and packages. The night-shift arrangement is expected to operate for a minimum of approximately 18 months, with six nights worked per week during each six-week rotation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall construction leadership and direction for night-shift operations.
• Lead, coordinate, and support Senior Construction Managers, Construction Managers, and the site delivery team.
• Oversee civil, structural, and superstructure works across multiple construction packages and work fronts.
• Maintain a visible senior leadership presence across the site throughout the night shift.
• Drive contractor performance, ensuring works progress safely and according to programme, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate complex interfaces between contractors, construction packages, and the project delivery team.
• Identify critical construction, programme, sequencing, and interface risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation or escalation.
• Lead the resolution of significant site issues and make informed construction decisions during night operations.
• Challenge contractors on productivity, sequencing, safety, quality, and overall construction performance.
• Ensure robust reporting, shift records, construction logs, and handovers are maintained.
• Provide clear escalation and reporting to senior project and construction leadership.
• Ensure effective handover and alignment between night and day-shift construction teams.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety, quality, and site management.
• Support programme-wide construction planning, sequencing, and delivery strategies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in construction management, civil engineering, or a related built-environment discipline.
• Relevant professional membership or chartership is advantageous.
• Significant senior construction management experience appropriate for an Associate Director-level position (5-10 years).
• Extensive construction leadership experience on major, complex projects or programmes.
• Strong background in civil, structural, superstructure, and major building construction.
• Proven experience leading construction teams and overseeing multiple contractors, packages, and work fronts.
• Ideally developed through a main contractor environment, with significant practical site delivery experience. Candidates who have subsequently moved into PMC or client-side delivery are also relevant.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, temporary works, logistics, and site interfaces.
• Demonstrable experience managing contractor performance and resolving complex construction issues.
• Comfortable operating with significant autonomy and making senior-level decisions during night operations.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to challenge contractors and influence senior project stakeholders.
• Experience delivering major stadiums, large-scale venues, or similarly complex building programmes is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience working within Saudi Arabia or the wider Middle East is advantageous.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and involves working night shifts as part of a major stadium construction programme. The position requires a commitment to a six-night work week during each six-week rotation for approximately 18 months.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified requirements and are prepared for a senior leadership role in a demanding construction environment are encouraged to apply.