Project Manager (Sports Facilities)

Overview

• 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:
• Mace is providing strategic project management consultancy for major new-build stadiums, multiple stadium redevelopments, and multiple supporting sports/training facilities in Riyadh.
• Working closely with clients, designers, contractors, and end users, the role focuses on achieving programme, cost, quality, and operational outcomes aligned to elite sporting requirements.
• The project manager will coordinate complex building and specialist sports systems, manage key stakeholders, and ensure best-in-class health, safety, and delivery standards, supporting the successful creation of world-class training and performance environments.
• You’ll be responsible for:
• Lead end-to-end project management for sports or football training facility developments
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to define scope, objectives, and risk profiles.
• Drive a culture of health, safety, and well-being, ensuring compliance with local regulations and promoting inclusive practices.
• Champion sustainability and digital innovation, supporting net-zero carbon goals.
• Support feasibility studies, concept design reviews, and cost benchmarking.
• Prepare tender packages and manage pre-qualification processes.
• Manage tender evaluations, negotiations, and contract award processes.
• Oversee design team appointments and manage scope, fees, and variations.
• Direct and monitor on-site delivery, ensuring adherence to programme, cost, and quality targets.
• You’ll need to have:
• Significant experience postgraduate professional experience as a project manager delivering sports, leisure, or football training facilities.
• Strong knowledge of managing pretender design, procurement and construction delivery of complex building assets.
• Professional membership or equivalent experience in project management or construction disciplines.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills.
• Sound understanding of HSW regulations and quality management standards
• Chartered or professional membership is an advantage.
• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and 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, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
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