Senior Project Controls Manager

Mace; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace in Saudi Arabia offers an exciting opportunity to join a transformative mixed-use development in Abha. You will oversee PMO and project controls, focusing on cost, schedule, risk, and change management, while building strong client relationships to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires deep experience on large-scale programmes, with an emphasis on alignment with the control centre, mentoring teams, and advancing sustainability and net-zero targets across the project.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in PMO/controls for large-scale projects.
• Strong cost, schedule, risk and change management skills.
• Ability to build trusted client relationships and report performance.
• Excellent communication and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMO and project controls across commissions.
• Provide expert guidance on cost, schedule, risk and change management.
• Builds strong client relationships and drives performance reporting.
• Align delivery with Mace control centre and mentor teams.
• Promote sustainability and net-zero carbon considerations in delivery.

Skills

PMO Leadership

Cost Control

Schedule Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

Education

Relevant degree

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 exciting opportunity to be part of a transformative mixed-use development in Abha, Saudi Arabia. The programme will create a world-class destination, bringing together residential, commercial, hospitality, leisure, and public realm components to support the region’s future vision and growth aspirations.

The project offers the opportunity to work within an integrated, multidisciplinary team on a large-scale development that will contribute to the ongoing transformation of the Kingdom and create a lasting legacy for the region.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leads PMO and project controls delivery across assigned commissions.
• Provides expert guidance on cost, schedule, risk and change management.
• Builds strong client relationships and drives performance reporting.
• Aligns delivery with Mace control centre, mentoring teams and promoting sustainability.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share 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 or equivalent. Progressing toward chartership with a recognised professional body and ongoing professional development.
• Proven leadership in health, safety and wellbeing, delivering measurable outcomes and embedding best practice.
• Minimum 20 years’ experience in planning, scheduling, phasing, controlling and reporting experience on large scale and complex infrastructure and building projects.
• Strong knowledge and application of relevant legislation within complex organisational environments.
• Effective communicator with analytical capability and ability to engage, influence and build trusted stakeholder relationships.
• 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. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, 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.