Senior Construction Manager

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.

The project:

This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure.

Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high-calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

The senior construction manager is responsible for ensuring the project is managed safely, effectively, and efficiently as well as being completed on time and within budget in accordance with the objectives of the client.

Manage and oversee all phases of construction projects from planning and design to execution and completion, client interface, and leading the technical quality of all project-related construction matters.

Full ownership/responsibility - site readiness, delivery, commissioning and handover interface management with other assets and logistics team.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
• You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to the project portfolio.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

• You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
• You will be responsible for delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.
• On behalf of external/third-party clients, you will oversee the project management of the project on an individual and team basis from inception to post-completion.
• Actively support and align work with the client's strategic objectives and imperatives, and passionately promote the client's mission and vision.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the LDC, architects, engineers, MC, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
• Actively interface and engage in the technical design process through the design stages - covering design works, technical services, surveys, studies, site investigations, reports, and statutory approvals.
• Supports the client's team at a strategic project delivery level in creating project briefs and RFI documentation based on the client's needs and required results.
• Collaborating with the design teams and lead design consultants (LDC) to maximise quality and value while minimising the risk profile for the project.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand their expectations, ensuring that health and safety initiatives meet and exceed these expectations.
• Develop, implement, and manage health and safety strategies to ensure a safe and healthy environment across the project.
• Develop the project department strategy to establish and implement policies, standards and guidelines for modern methods of construction (MMC),
• Oversees establishment of the project execution plan, health and safety plan, QA/QC, and other documents as required.
• Maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicating with all stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively with the supply chain management and procurement teams to negotiate contracts with suppliers' subcontractors and vendors. Maintaining overall responsibility for construction contractor/subcontractor adherence to their respective contracts.
• Working in collaboration with the planning team to prepare an overarching construction programme for the project, including interfaces, stakeholders, procurement, commercial and design programmes.
• Report and monitor construction project progress against the schedule and cost plan highlighting concerns providing recommendations and implementing any agreed mitigation measures.
• Defining all project plan documents, including the scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Responsible for the development and distribution of presentations, weekly, and monthly reporting on all aspects of the project.
• Directing and supervising a team of construction professionals providing guidance and support.
• Capitalise on extensive knowledge and experience of global innovation in the latest construction methods and materials to meet the client's sustainability targets.
• In collaboration with the project team review supervision consultants' recommendation for extension of time or recovery plans to include contractor claims.
• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
• Ensure resources are appropriate to meet current and future commitments and to maximise opportunities.
• Contributing to the resolution of technical issues on projects and providing technical guidance to other team members, such as technicians, junior engineers, and graduates.
• In collaboration with the commercial teams ensure the submission of monthly invoices by the contractors develop and update the project cash flow forecast and prepare estimates for variations.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• You will be responsible for project budgets and ensure operations are fiscally and ethically viable, and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
• You will support the operations director and other senior stakeholders to directly influence the long-term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

• You will lead your team effectively and develop others to reach their full potential.
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek an understanding of best practices, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and the knowledge hub.
• You will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, up to C-Suite, to implement and manage our programmes.

You'll need to have:

• A degree qualification.
• Chartership or pursuing a similar level of professional qualifications.
• 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.
• Extensive construction experience.
• Working experience in the MEA region.
• Influential skills - experience in leading or senior roles on major construction projects.

Please note: Obtaining a visa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to a criminal record check, qualifications and may encounter age restrictions.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

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