Senior Construction Manager - Hotel

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:

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.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Monitor on-site construction activities, verifying progress against approved programmes, schedules, and recovery plans while identifying delays, constraints, and productivity issues.
• Conduct regular site inspections to validate workmanship, sequencing, construction readiness, and contractor/subcontractor performance across all work fronts.
• Oversee subcontractor coordination and interfaces, identifying clashes, access challenges, and workface conflicts affecting delivery.
• Facilitate resolution of coordination and interface issues through collaboration with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Support recovery initiatives by monitoring critical activities, identifying risks to milestones, and recommending resequencing, acceleration, or resource adjustments.
• Track recovery actions, constraints, and programme alignment to ensure progress toward recovery objectives and timely issue closure.
• Monitor quality and HSE compliance, identify defects or risks, and support readiness for testing, commissioning, inspections, certification, and handover.
• Maintain detailed records and reporting on progress, risks, performance, and issues, while coordinating with all stakeholders and escalating critical concerns for management action.

You’ll need to have:

• Degree qualified in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in construction delivery and site management on major projects.
• Strong experience in multidisciplinary construction coordination and subcontractor interface management.
• Experience on complex, fast-track, or distressed projects requiring recovery initiatives is preferred.
• Experience working within client-side or consultant delivery teams is preferred.
• 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 wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, 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.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.