Construction Manager - Stadium

Mace Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy firm is seeking experienced professionals to lead the delivery of structural projects supporting major sporting events in Riyadh. The role requires a degree qualification and over 15 years of professional experience. Candidates with a background in stadiums or events will have an advantage. Join a dynamic team focused on safety, integrity, and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• 15+ years postgraduate professional experience is essential.
• Experience in Stadium, Events or Sports venue is an advantage.
• Chartered or professional membership is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of structural or fit-out packages, ensuring quality and safety.
• Support team performance through coaching and technical development.
• Liaise with Project Package Managers on critical activities.
• Manage close-out processes, QA/QC plans, and handover requirements.
• Promote responsible business priorities and sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Coaching

Quality assurance

Education

Degree qualification in a relevant subject

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 a unique opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of world-class assets supporting major sporting events, including the development of multiple stadiums. Mace is at the forefront of this landmark program with a highly motivated client organisation and seeks results-driven professionals to join our exceptional teams, driving excellence at every stage of these high-profile projects.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Lead delivery of structural or fit-out packages, ensuring programme, quality, and safety standards.
• Support team performance through coaching, technical development, and results-driven leadership.
• Liaise with Project Package Managers on programme and critical path activities.
• Drive lookahead planning and provide accurate Planned vs Actual data, escalating deviations promptly.
• Manage close-out processes, QA/QC plans, ITPs, and handover requirements.
• Apply digital strategy, leveraging construction information and best practice from the Centre of Excellence.
• Promote responsible business priorities, including digital innovation and sustainability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and champion net zero carbon goals throughout delivery.

You’ll need to have:

• Degree qualification in the relevant subject essential.
• 15+ years postgraduate professional experience is essential.
• Stadium, Events or Sports venue experience is an advantage.
• Chartered or professional membership is an advantage.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

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.