Senior Project Manager (Building and Operational Assets)📣 Job Ad

About Mace and the Project Context

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in projects and redefine ambition. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia, a significant mixed-use development that includes sports facilities, entertainment, arts, and all associated infrastructure. Mace operates as a delivery partner on this programme, seeking experienced professionals to lead integrated teams through each project phase.

The Role of Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager (Building and Operational Assets) will be delivery-focused, overseeing multiple building and operational asset packages. This position ensures the successful execution of contractor activities, programme milestones, quality requirements, commercial objectives, and operational readiness. The role acts as the primary interface between stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and project teams to drive delivery excellence throughout the remaining lifecycle of the works in Riyadh.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of assigned assets through construction, testing, commissioning, and handover phases.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all package-related delivery matters.
• Manage and coordinate consultants, contractors, and specialist stakeholders.
• Monitor progress against programme milestones and implement proactive actions to mitigate delays.
• Drive contractor performance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
• Review and manage project risks, opportunities, and key dependencies.
• Ensure quality, safety, and compliance standards are achieved throughout delivery.
• Interface with project controls, commercial, and technical teams to ensure alignment across the wider programme.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular reporting on progress, issues, and mitigation plans.
• Chair progress meetings, workshops, and package review sessions.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
• Support the successful handover of assets to operations and end users.
• Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and delivery updates.

Candidate Profile and Experience

• Minimum of 15 years' experience delivering large-scale construction projects.
• Proven track record managing complex building, infrastructure, hospitality, commercial, or operational asset packages during the construction phase.
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, commercial management, and risk management.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders within a fast-paced delivery environment.
• Experience within a PMC, client-side, Delivery Partner, or programme management environment is preferred.
• Ability to meet necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and possess relevant work experience on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, as required for immigration and client approval.

Essential Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Proficiency in reporting.

Location and Employment Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Candidates must meet the immigration and client approval requirements for working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.