Senior Project Controls Manager (M3)

Mace; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine ambition. You will lead and enhance project controls across a complex portfolio within KSIA, providing strategic oversight of planning, risk, reporting, governance and performance management.

Work as part of a Mace team, guiding PMO delivery, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement, and developing the project controls team to meet ambitious sustainability and net-zero commitments.

Qualifications

• Significant project controls leadership experience on major infrastructure, aviation, transport or megaprojects.
• Strong expertise across planning, reporting, risk, change management and governance.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6, Power BI, Aconex and other project controls systems.
• Experience implementing Project Controls and PMO frameworks within complex delivery environments.
• Proven ability to influence and manage senior client, consultant and contractor stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership and relationship management skills.
• Relevant degree in Engineering/Construction/PM or related field.
• Eligibility to work in Saudi Arabia and satisfy client approval requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of Project Controls and PMO services across complex programmes.
• Driving integrated planning, reporting, risk, change and performance management processes.
• Establishing and maintaining project controls frameworks, governance structures and assurance processes.
• Supporting cross-programme integration and managing dependencies, interfaces and constraints.
• Developing and enhancing programme reporting and performance dashboards for senior stakeholders.
• Driving the implementation and optimisation of Programme Management Information Systems (PMIS).
• Providing strategic advice and technical leadership on project controls, planning, reporting and risk management.
• Managing stakeholder engagement across client, consultant and contractor organisations.
• Leading, mentoring and developing project controls professionals within the programme team.

Skills

Project controls leadership

Planning & reporting

Risk & change management

Stakeholder management

Communication & leadership

PMO framework implementation

Commercial awareness

Data analytics & digital reporting

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management / PM

Professional membership (APM/RICS/CIOB/ICE)

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Aconex

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.

Manages the implementation and delivery of a range of PMO and Project Controls to support commissions. Guides team members within the PMO and Planning Centre of Excellence and assigned Hub as required.

The Project

This is an opportunity to join one of the world's largest aviation infrastructure programmes, King Salman International Airport (KSIA), a landmark development that will set a new global benchmark for aviation experience and support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 ambitions.

Working as part of a Mace team you will lead and enhance project controls capabilities across a complex portfolio of infrastructure and construction projects, providing strategic oversight of planning, risk, reporting, governance and performance management.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leading the delivery of Project Controls and PMO services across complex programmes/projects.
• Driving integrated planning, reporting, risk, change and performance management processes.
• Establishing and maintaining project controls frameworks, governance structures and assurance processes.
• Supporting cross-programme integration, ensuring dependencies, interfaces and constraints are effectively managed.
• Developing and enhancing programme reporting and performance dashboards, providing clear insight to senior stakeholders.
• Driving the implementation and optimisation of Programme Management Information Systems (PMIS).
• Providing strategic advice and technical leadership on project controls, planning, reporting and risk management.
• Managing stakeholder engagement across client, consultant and contractor organisations.
• Leading, mentoring and developing project controls professionals within the programme team.
• Supporting resource planning, recruitment and capability development initiatives.
• Contributing to the successful delivery of programme objectives while supporting sustainability and net-zero commitments.

You’ll Need To Have

• Significant project controls leadership experience on major infrastructure, aviation, transport or large-scale development programmes.
• Strong expertise across planning, reporting, risk, change management and governance.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6, Power BI, Aconex and other project controls systems.
• Experience implementing Project Controls and PMO frameworks within complex delivery environments.
• Proven ability to influence and manage senior client, consultant and contractor stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership and relationship management skills.
• Relevant degree qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Eligibility to work in Saudi Arabia and ability to satisfy client approval requirements.

You’ll also have

• Experience working within a programme management consultancy environment.
• Professional membership with APM, RICS, CIOB, ICE or equivalent.
• Experience of major aviation, transport or megaproject/programmes.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary project controls teams.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Knowledge of data analytics, digital reporting and project controls innovation.
• Understanding of sustainability and carbon reduction requirements within construction and infrastructure programmes.

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.

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