Project Manager (Sports Facilities)

About This Role

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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