Associate Project Director

Mace Group; Riyadh; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Mace Group as an Associate Project Director for a major mixed-use development in Riyadh, involving cutting-edge themed environments for gaming and sports. Lead collaborative projects with industry experts and ensure high quality standards in delivery. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in themed entertainment and project management, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in themed entertainment, with senior technical oversight.
• Expertise in large-scale gaming and entertainment projects.
• Chartered membership or ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans and align resources.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team and conduct meetings.
• Oversee procurement, quality assurance, and creative delivery.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in design or architecture

Job description

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-caliber and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.
We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking theming, attractions and showcasing associate director to lead the design integration, technical assurance, and delivery oversight of themed environments within the project s gaming and sports precinct. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in immersive storytelling, scenic theming, and the integration of thematic elements, including but not limited to theatrical lighting, audio and the like, into interactive gaming experiences. The candidate should understand all facets relating to show control systems, multimedia, special effects and show production.
This role requires close collaboration with lead design consultants, industry-leading creative consultants, IP stakeholders, attraction developers, and technical teams to ensure all theming components are seamlessly aligned with the creative vision, operational requirements, and project s world-class quality standards.
You ll be responsible for:
Project planning and strategy
• Develop a comprehensive project plan.
• Define requirements, constraints, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Align resource plans with delivery goals.
• Design procurement and contracting strategies.
• Monitor and administrate change control processes relative to thematic environment scope.
Team leadership and coordination
• Build and lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Foster a collaborative work culture.
• Conduct regular team meetings.
• Coordinate with various professionals.
Stakeholder and communication management
• Maintain proactive communication with stakeholders.
• Prepare and present progress reports.
• Collaborate with development teams.
Procurement, delivery oversight and quality assurance
• Provide primary direction for the procurement of creative consultants
• Conclude all related documentation for their appointment
• Oversight of the creative delivery process.
• Implement quality control protocols.
• Oversee and coordinate mock-up and model inspection and approval gateways
• Monitor fabrication and installation activities.
• Ensure high-quality international standard project delivery.
Theming and design integration
• Lead theming design reviews.
• Provide oversight during design and construction.
• Collaborate and manage creative teams.
• Oversee integration of theming with various components.
• Assess vendors and recommend materials and methodology.
• Conduct site visits.
• Develop technical benchmarks and guidelines.
You ll need to have:
• Bachelor s or master s degree in design, architecture, or a related discipline.
• Extensive years in themed entertainment, with at least 10 years in a leadership or senior technical oversight role.
• Demonstrated expertise in large-scale gaming, esports, or entertainment venue projects.
• In-depth knowledge of themed materials, fabrication techniques, show set integration, and environmental durability standards.
• Proven experience working with global intellectual properties (IPs), ensuring design integrity and managing the approvals process.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a strong record of leadership and effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with Middle Eastern development projects or participation in large-scale international programs is highly desirable.
• Chartered membership or evidence of ongoing professional development through institutions such as RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE, or an equivalent body.
• Professional affiliations or membership of industry organisations like IAAPA, AIMS, TEA or similar.
• Advanced knowledge of property or infrastructure project management, with a strategic approach to execution.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management capabilities.

Company Industry

• Facilities Management

Department / Functional Area

• Projects

Keywords

• Associate Project Director

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