Construction Manager - Infrastructure (Remote Location)

Mace; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a Civil/Construction Manager to lead the delivery of a major entertainment and luxury hospitality project in Saudi Arabia. You will oversee civil, infrastructure and building works, manage interfaces with contractors and consultants, and drive HSE and quality across delivery teams.

The role requires strong leadership, program discipline, and prior Middle East project experience with visa eligibility for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or construction management.
• Extensive experience delivering major civil, infrastructure and building projects.
• Experience managing contractor-delivered construction packages within complex environments.
• Saudi Arabia visa eligibility and prior Middle East project experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing the construction delivery of civil, infrastructure and building works packages.
• Monitoring contractor performance against programme, quality and safety requirements.
• Coordinating interfaces between contractors, consultants, and client representatives.
• Promoting a strong health, safety and wellbeing culture across all construction activities.
• Supporting project reporting and governance.
• Conducting site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with HSE and quality standards.

Skills

Civil engineering

Construction management

Contract management

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership

PMC experience

KSA visa eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

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.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Managing the construction delivery of civil, infrastructure and building works packages.
• Monitoring contractor performance against approved programme, quality and safety requirements.
• Supporting construction progress across multiple work fronts whilst identifying and mitigating delivery risks.
• Overseeing utility and infrastructure assets including district cooling facilities, generator farms, water treatment facilities, sewage treatment infrastructure, fire water storage systems, pump stations and associated networks.
• Managing roads, hardscape, landscape and general civil works throughout construction.
• Coordinating interfaces between contractors, consultants, specialist suppliers and client representatives.
• Reviewing construction methodologies, sequencing plans, temporary works proposals and short-term recovery plans.
• Monitoring construction progress, productivity and resource deployment.
• Supporting site coordination meetings, progress reviews and technical workshops.
• Ensuring compliance with project specifications, contract requirements and approved construction documentation.
• Assisting commercial teams with variations, claims reviews and change management processes.
• Promoting a strong health, safety and wellbeing culture across all construction activities.
• Conducting site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with HSE and quality standards.
• Supporting project reporting, governance requirements and stakeholder communications.

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree qualified in civil engineering, construction management or a related discipline.
• Significant experience delivering major civil, infrastructure and building projects.
• Experience managing contractor-delivered construction packages within complex project environments.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure works including roads, utilities, treatment plants, pump stations, industrial facilities and associated civil infrastructure.
• Previous experience working within a PMC, consultancy, contractor or client-side environment.
• Good understanding of construction methodologies, project controls, construction sequencing and programme management.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary contractors across large-scale construction projects.
• Previous Middle East experience on major infrastructure developments, hospitality projects, mixed-use developments or giga-projects.
• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience working on high-value 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 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.