Associate Director - Commercial Consultancy (M4)

Mace Group; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a qualified project manager to oversee a luxury development project in Riyadh, KSA. The role involves directing contract documentation, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring financial transparency. A Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying and experience in high-value project management are necessary. The company values safety, integrity, and client focus, and offers potential flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Experience working for a T1 contractor or cost consultancy practice.
• Necessary visa criteria for Saudi Arabia with relevant experience on high-value projects.
• Fidic suite of contracts experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Direct preparation and execution of all contract documentation.
• Lead large teams of cost consultants ensuring accountability.
• Oversee accurate measurement and valuation for cost control.
• Manage the client presentation of monthly post-contract cost reports.

Skills

Compliance with legal standards

Team leadership

Cost control and financial reporting

Sustainability and innovation in cost management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying

Job description

Position status:This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in August subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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:
This is an opportunity to work on a large luxury -use development in Riyadh, KSA. Mace are providing project management consultancy services.

You’ll be responsible for:

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  Direct the preparation and execution of all contract documentation, including warranties, bonds, and licenses, ensuring compliance with project and legal standards.

  
  
  


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  Lead large teams or multiple teams of cost consultants, driving performance, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement aligned with key performance indicators (KPIs).

  
  
  


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  Oversee accurate measurement and valuation processes to maintain effective cost control and ensure timely, transparent financial reporting.

  
  
  


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  Manage the production and client presentation of monthly post-contract cost reports, ensuring alignment with project progress and financial objectives.

  
  
  


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  Identify and assess cost implications of design changes, contract awards, construction activities, and client-driven variations to maintain budget integrity.

  
  
  


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  Supervise the evaluation and resolution of contractor and subcontractor claims, including delays and additional costs, ensuring fair and timely outcomes.

  
  
  


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  Direct the issuance of practical completion and final completion certificates, ensuring all contractual and quality requirements are met.

  
  
  


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  Champion innovation and sustainability by enhancing cost management tools and processes, and actively contributing to net zero carbon transition goals through informed decision-making.

  
  
  

You’ll need to have:

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  Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high valued projects/ programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.

  
  
  


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  Experience working for either a T1 contractor or cost consultancy practice.

  
  
  


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  Experience working on the Fidic suite of contracts would be an added advantage.

  
  
  


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  Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying or equivalent.

  
  
  

Our values

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

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, 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: Wechampion 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 fulfil 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 with-in the role

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