Senior Construction Manager

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The Project

Mace has been appointed to partner on a new project focusing on the events industry in the Kingdom and build cutting-edge venues to host world-class events in the culture, entertainment, tourism, and sports sectors. Venues will include indoor arenas, art galleries, theaters, conference centers, horse-racing tracks, and motor-racing tracks.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Managing day-to-day construction activities on-site, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.
• Overseeing contractor performance, monitoring progress, and proactively addressing delays, risks, and emerging issues.
• Managing site interfaces between multiple packages, ensuring coordination, and resolving construction-related clashes.
• Implementing project control processes including progress reporting, risk management, change control, and schedule tracking.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, site procedures, and client requirements and promoting a safe working environment at all times.
• Reviewing method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, and construction documentation, ensuring clarity, buildability and alignment with project requirements.
• Supporting the management of inspections, testing, and quality assurance activities to maintain consistent delivery standards.
• Leading regular site coordination meetings, preparing progress updates and ensuring clear communication between all stakeholders.
• Managing stakeholders, including consultants, contractors, and client representatives, ensuring issues are addressed promptly and professionally.
• Contributing to handover planning, commissioning oversight, and closeout activities to ensure a smooth transition to operations.
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

• A degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrable experience in delivering large, complex construction projects. Experience in KSA or the wider GCC region is beneficial.
• Strong site-based experience with a solid understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and best practice.
• Proven ability to manage contractors, drive performance, and maintain strong site controls.
• Working knowledge of health and safety legislation and quality management processes.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in project management and reporting tools; familiarity with Primavera P6 is an advantage.
  
  

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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