Strategic Project Controls Lead

Mace; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Flexible working

Job summary

Mace is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Riyadh to lead PMO and project controls delivery for major stadium projects and transformations. You will manage budgets, schedules, risks, and reporting across design, procurement, and construction, while ensuring alignment with client requirements and Mace standards.

The role emphasizes safety, governance, and collaboration with senior leaders to drive performance and sustainability across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience managing PMO and project controls on large construction projects.
• Experience delivering PMO services, assurance frameworks, and control strategies.
• Proficient in PMO tools like MS Office, Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6, RiskHive.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Solid understanding of construction/delivery lifecycle.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety, wellbeing, inclusivity and responsible delivery across every project.
• Deliver projects through clear planning, quality systems and strong stakeholder collaboration.
• Supervise change and commercial performance with integrity.
• Lead teams to achieve KPIs, share best practice and unlock potential across Mace.
• Deliver PMO and Project Controls across commissions, aligning with client requirements.
• Build trusted client relationships and support governance, reporting and meetings.
• Advise teams on cost, schedule, change, risk, baselines and contingency management.

Skills

Complex construction projects

PMO & Project Controls

MS Office & Power BI

Aconex

Primavera P6

RiskHive

Communication & engagement

Budgeting & risk management

Education

APM PPC Foundation

APM PPC Practitioner

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Aconex

Primavera P6

RiskHive

Job description

Mace is seeking a Project Controls Manager in Riyadh to lead PMO and project controls delivery for major stadium projects and transformations. You will manage budgets, schedules, risks, and reporting across design, procurement, and construction, while ensuring alignment with client requirements and Mace standards.

The role emphasizes safety, governance, and collaboration with senior leaders to drive performance and sustainability across the portfolio.