Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure Specialist

Mace; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Project Leader to plan, coordinate and deliver complex programmes of premium buildings and infrastructure for a high-profile estate. You will drive delivery assurance, manage multidisciplinary inputs and ensure safe, on-time, on-budget outcomes.

You will lead governance, reporting, interfaces and stakeholder engagement across civil, utilities, transport and systems, champion HSE and quality, and provide strategic advice to programme

Qualifications

• Senior project management experience leading complex infrastructure packages.
• Strong governance, controls, procurement support and executive reporting experience.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants and contractors in live delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end infrastructure project delivery from strategy, planning and mobilisation through design coordination, procurement, construction, commissioning, handover and closeout.
• Establish robust project governance, delivery controls, baselines, cost controls, risk management and reporting rhythms.
• Integrate inputs across civil, utilities, transport, buildings, public realm, systems and enabling works.
• Lead senior stakeholders and contractors to drive decisions and maintain alignment on scope, quality, safety and schedule objectives.
• Provide strategic advice on constructability, sequencing, procurement strategy, delivery risks and recovery options.
• Champion HSE, quality, sustainability, compliance and assurance across the lifecycle.
• Approve project execution and mobilisation plans, delivery strategies, and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Maintain integrated schedules, lookahead plans, progress dashboards and risk registers.
• Oversee procurement inputs, technical evaluations, change impacts and recovery/action plans.
• Prepare governance meeting packs, executive reporting and lessons learned.

Skills

Senior PM experience

Governance & controls

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering / related field

Master’s degree or professional certification (PMP/PRINCE2/APM/RICS/ PMI-SP)

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

A landmark programme involving the delivery of premium buildings and supporting infrastructure for a prestigious private estate. The project encompasses a diverse portfolio of high-value developments, requiring exceptional standards of design, planning, and execution.

The Role

Lead the planning, coordination, delivery assurance and stakeholder integration of complex infrastructure projects and packages, bringing senior project management discipline, technical infrastructure insight and delivery experience to ensure outcomes are achieved safely, on time, within budget and to required quality standards.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Manage end-to-end infrastructure project delivery from strategy, planning and mobilisation through design coordination, procurement, construction, commissioning, handover and closeout.
• Establish robust project governance, delivery controls, baseline schedules, cost controls, risk management, issue resolution and reporting rhythms aligned with programme requirements.
• Integrate multidisciplinary technical inputs across civil, utilities, transport, buildings, public realm, systems, interfaces and enabling works to support coordinated delivery.
• Manage senior stakeholders, authorities, consultants and contractors to drive decisions, remove blockers, manage dependencies and maintain alignment on scope, quality, safety, commercial and schedule objectives.
• Provide strategic advice to programme leadership on constructability, sequencing, procurement strategy, delivery risks, interface constraints, change impacts and recovery options.
• Champion HSE, quality, sustainability, compliance and assurance expectations across the project lifecycle.
• Approved project execution plans, mobilisation plans, delivery strategies, interface plans and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Integrated schedules, lookahead plans, progress reports, dashboards, risk and issue registers, decision logs and escalation papers.
• Package delivery plans, procurement and tender inputs, technical evaluations, change impact assessments and recovery/action plans.
• Governance meeting packs, executive reporting, assurance responses, lessons learned and closeout documentation.

You’ll Need To Have

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, project management, infrastructure planning or a related discipline. Master’s degree, chartered/professional registration, PMP, PRINCE2, APM, RICS, PMI-SP, Lean Construction or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Extensive years of progressive experience in major infrastructure, capital projects, construction, urban development, transport, utilities, real estate, public realm or programme management environments.
• Demonstrated senior project management experience leading complex packages, multidisciplinary teams, consultants and contractors in live delivery environments.
• Strong track record in governance, project controls, procurement support, contract administration, authority coordination, stakeholder management, risk management and executive reporting.
• Experience managing design-to-construction interfaces, utilities diversions, permits, handover readiness, commissioning, closeout and operational transition is preferred.

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 fulfil all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.