PMO Commercial Manager

Mace; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 149,981 - 224,971; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking experienced professionals to assist in a major mixed-use development in Riyadh. Your role will involve overseeing cost control across various projects, including cultural, residential, and educational assets. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience with Microsoft Excel and Power BI, along with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

The position offers opportunities for flexible working and is open to diverse candidates. Join Mace and contribute to innovative projects while ensuring client satisfaction and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience working on high valued projects for project management consultancy.
• Good data management and analytical skills.
• In-country experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistency of cost control and reporting across multiple projects.
• Support oversight of cost planning and procurement.
• Prepare project forecasts including estimated work to complete.

Skills

Data management

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables)

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

PMIS platforms

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 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.

We will be supporting our regional and international clients on various projects and programmes; from residential and commercial buildings to infrastructure development and transactional advisory services.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Assist in ensuring consistency of cost control and reporting across multiple projects within the programme.
• Support the oversight of cost planning, benchmarking, cost reporting, cashflow reporting, procurement and contract reporting, and claims reporting.
• Chair month commercial review meetings.
• Maintain and improve cost control databases to accurately track and manage actual costs.
• Contribute to setting and maintaining project control budgets aligned with approved benchmarks.
• Track and monitor project accruals and commitments against set budget constraints.
• Prepare project forecasts, including estimated work to complete (ETC) and estimate at completion (EAC).
• Monitor contingency and exposure related to risk events and residual project risks.
• Support project change control processes, ensuring alignment with agreed baselines and data structures.
• Identify and report on key project trends that can inform proactive commercial decisions and future change controls.
• Assist in the roll-out of commercial processes, training materials, and assurance frameworks.
• Contribute to audits and reviews to ensure compliance with established standards.

You’ll Need To Have

• 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.
• Good data management and analytical skills, including Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables); experience with PowerPivot, PowerQuery, and DAX is advantageous.
• Familiarity with PMIS platforms and reporting tools, particularly Power BI.
• Bachelor’s degree partnered with solid experience in large-scale mixed-use developments, including hospitality, residential, and cultural projects.
• Background in working within a Programme Management Office (PMO) or on complex, multi-stakeholder programmes.
• In-country experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is preferred.

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. 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.

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