Associate Director - Project Controls

Mace; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Mace is leading a major mixed-use development programme in Saudi Arabia, combining construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential for people and projects. This role leads PMO and project controls across large commissions, focusing on cost, schedule, risk and change management.

You will build client relationships, drive reporting, mentor teams, and contribute toward net zero carbon goals while meeting visa and project requirements.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree and progress toward chartership.
• Proven experience in PMO and project controls delivery.
• Strong knowledge of tools, techniques, and sector practices.
• Effective communicator with analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Necessary visa criteria for Saudi Arabia and experience on high-valued projects for a project management consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Leads PMO and project controls delivery across assigned commissions.
• Provides expert guidance on cost, schedule, risk and change management.
• Builds strong client relationships and drives performance reporting.
• Aligns delivery with Mace control centre, mentoring teams and promoting sustainability.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Skills

PMO delivery

Analytical & stakeholder engagement

Effective communication

Education

Relevant degree & chartership progress

Tools

PMO software

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 is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure.

Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high-calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leads PMO and project controls delivery across assigned commissions.
• Provides expert guidance on cost, schedule, risk and change management.
• Builds strong client relationships and drives performance reporting.
• Aligns delivery with Mace control centre, mentoring teams and promoting sustainability.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll Need To Have

• Relevant degree and progress toward chartership.
• Proven experience in PMO and project controls delivery.
• Strong knowledge of tools, techniques, and sector practices.
• Effective communicator with analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.
• 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.

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, 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.