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About the Role

Mace is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee major sports facility projects in Riyadh. This full-time role involves strategic project management consultancy for new-build stadiums, stadium redevelopments, and precinct transformations. The position requires a minimum of 10 years of postgraduate professional experience, with a strong emphasis on stadium or major sports venue projects.

Project Context

This role is central to Mace's involvement in delivering significant sports infrastructure in Riyadh. The scope includes the construction of new stadiums, enhancing the capacity of existing venues, developing mixed-use amenities, and ensuring robust knowledge transfer for long-term operational excellence and sustainability beyond the construction phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with clients and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and risk profiles.
• Promote a culture of health, safety, and well-being, ensuring compliance with regulations and inclusive practices.
• Champion sustainability initiatives and digital innovation to support net zero carbon goals.
• Support feasibility studies, concept design reviews, and cost benchmarking activities.
• Prepare tender packages and manage pre-qualification processes for contractors and consultants.
• Oversee tender evaluations, negotiations, and contract award procedures.
• Manage design team appointments, including scope, fees, and variations.
• Direct and monitor on-site delivery, ensuring adherence to programme, cost, and quality targets.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 15 years of postgraduate professional experience.
• Significant experience specifically within stadium or major sports venue projects.
• Professional membership or equivalent experience in project management or construction disciplines.
• A proven track record of managing pre-tender, procurement, and construction phases on complex, high-value programmes.
• Chartered or professional membership is considered an advantage.

Essential Skills

Candidates must possess strong leadership capabilities, effective stakeholder management skills, and robust commercial acumen to successfully deliver these complex projects.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates. Flexible working options may be discussed if suitable for the role.