Associate Director - Contracts Administration

Mace Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management consultancy is seeking an experienced professional for a major entertainment and luxury hospitality project in Riyadh. The successful candidate will ensure accurate contract management, lead teams, manage costs, and drive improvement initiatives. A degree in quantity surveying and professional membership is essential. The consultancy embraces flexible and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Necessary visa criteria for Saudi Arabia and relevant experience in high-value projects.
• Degree in quantity surveying or cost management.
• Professional membership (MRICS/RICS or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract documentation for project execution.
• Lead large teams and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate valuations for cost control and reporting.
• Direct monthly post-contract cost reporting to clients.
• Identify and manage costs associated with design changes and construction.
• Evaluate contractor claims and manage project completion certification.

Skills

Leadership

Cost management

Valuation measurements

Contract administration

Education

Degree in quantity surveying/cost management

Professional membership (MRICS/RICS)

Job description

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 project offers the chance to join a talented Mace team in delivering a major entertainment and luxury hospitality project, collaborating with renowned architects and global consultants. The project involves extensive infrastructure and built assets, delivered rapidly through a hands‑on Construction Management approach, ideal for those experienced in managing both main and sub‑contract packages.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Oversee contract documentation including warranties, bonds, and licenses to ensure formal execution by all relevant parties.
• Lead large teams or multiple teams, fostering behaviours that drive success, meet KPIs, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate valuation measurements for cost control and enforce robust reporting services.
• Direct monthly post‑contract cost reporting, presenting financial updates and forecasts to clients.
• Identify and manage costs related to design changes, contract awards, construction activities, and client charges.
• Evaluate contractor claims for delays and additional costs, including those from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage project completion certification, including practical completion, defect resolution, and final account sign‑off.
• Champion cost management innovation, process improvement, and carbon reduction initiatives aligned with net zero goals.

You’ll need to have:

• 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.
• Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent).
• Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (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: 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 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 within the role.