Planning Manager at Mace Group

Mace Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Mace Group in Riyadh is seeking a Planning Manager to lead integrated master schedules and project controls on a major mixed-use development project. This full-time, on-site role requires delivering schedule analysis, risk reporting, and interface coordination across PMO and design teams.

You will work to align with PMO standards, manage critical paths, and support value delivery for residential and infrastructure components in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• PM/PMO experience with residential and/or infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in planning/scheduling and earned value management (EVM).
• Ideally PMP/PMI-SP certification in progress or achieved.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site visits to validate progress and schedule accuracy.
• Analyze schedules, critical paths, float, and change documentation.
• Provide independent analysis and mitigation recommendations.
• Monitor progress against baselines and report performance.
• Prepare monthly planning reports highlighting risks and trends.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely information flow.

Skills

PMP

PMI-SP

Project controls

Planning & scheduling

Earned Value Management

PMO experience

Education

Relevant degree qualification

Job description

Planning Manager

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. 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 opportunity is to be involved in a major mixed-use development in Riyadh. The programme consists of over 200 projects, including cultural and heritage assets, F&B, retail and hotels, commercial buildings, and educational facilities. Mace is currently providing programme management and looking for high-caliber experienced people. This job is for a Saudi national willing to be based in Riyadh.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Conducts regular site visits to validate real-time progress and schedule accuracy.
• Reviews and analyses schedules, including critical paths, float, and change documentation.
• Assesses mitigation schedules, providing independent analysis and recommendations.
• Monitors progress against baseline programmes, identifying delays and reporting performance.
• Evaluates supporting data (e.g., procurement, quality) to inform schedule health.
• Prepares monthly planning reports highlighting risks, trends, and impacts on progress.
• Tracks project performance, identifying trends and developing mitigation strategies.
• Manages and assesses project interfaces that may impact delivery.
• Collaborates with PMCs and design consultants to ensure accurate productivity outputs.
• Develops and maintains integrated master schedules (Level 3 to Level 2).
• Ensures alignment with PMO standards, reviewing dashboards and planning procedures.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, timely information flow.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and shares 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 qualification.
• Professional membership (or working towards) PMP, PMI-SP, or equivalent.
• Proven experience delivering residential and/or infrastructure projects within a PMO environment.
• Demonstrates strong expertise in project controls, including planning/scheduling and earned value management (EVM).
• 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.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.