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About Mace and the Opportunity

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to deliver projects and programmes. We are seeking a PMO Commercial Manager Saudi National to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is integral to a major mixed-use development, supporting regional and international clients on diverse projects.

Project Context

The programme in Riyadh encompasses over 200 projects, including cultural and heritage assets, F&B, retail, hotels, commercial buildings, and educational facilities. The successful candidate will contribute to various projects and programmes, ranging from residential and commercial buildings to infrastructure development and transactional advisory services.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring consistency of cost control and reporting across multiple projects within the programme.
• Support the oversight of cost planning, benchmarking, cost reporting, cashflow reporting, procurement and contract reporting, and claims reporting.
• Chair monthly commercial review meetings.
• Maintain and improve cost control databases to accurately track and manage actual costs.
• Contribute to setting and maintaining project control budgets aligned with approved benchmarks.
• Track and monitor project accruals and commitments against set budget constraints.
• Prepare project forecasts, including estimated work to complete (ETC) and estimate at completion (EAC).
• Monitor contingency and exposure related to risk events and residual project risks.
• Support project change control processes, ensuring alignment with agreed baselines and data structures.
• Identify and report on key project trends that can inform proactive commercial decisions and future change controls.
• Assist in the roll-out of commercial processes, training materials, and assurance frameworks.
• Contribute to audits and reviews to ensure compliance with established standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Must be a Saudi National, with relevant work experience on high-valued projects or programmes for a project management consultancy business. This is required for immigration and client approval.
• Bachelor’s degree combined with solid experience in large-scale mixed-use developments, including hospitality, residential, and cultural projects.
• Background in working within a Programme Management Office (PMO) or on complex, multi-stakeholder programmes.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in data management and analytical skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables). Experience with PowerPivot, PowerQuery, and DAX is advantageous.
• Familiarity with PMIS platforms and reporting tools, particularly Power BI.
• In-country experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is preferred.

Application Process

Candidates meeting the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.