Construction Director

Position status: This opportunity is for a role that is due to commence in August subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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.

The construction director shall act as a senior site-based construction and delivery lead within the client project management team to support the recovery and successful delivery of the project.

The role is focused on monitoring, assessing, coordinating, and supporting the Contractor’s construction activities, subcontractor coordination, sequencing, productivity, and site execution to assist in maintaining the approved recovery programme and achievement of key project milestones.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Lead, manage and coordinate the senior construction managers assigned across the project.
• Allocate responsibilities across project zones, assets, systems, and work fronts to ensure effective site coverage and monitoring.
• Ensure proactive identification and escalation of critical delivery risks, subcontractor performance issues, and programme concerns across all project areas.
• Lead regular coordination and review meetings with the senior construction managers to ensure alignment of priorities, recovery actions, and project objectives.
• Review progress against the approved programme, recovery plans, and key milestones.
• Support the contractor and project stakeholders in identifying and implementing practical mitigation and recovery measures.
• Undertake regular site walks and field assessments to validate actual progress and site conditions.
• Identify underperforming subcontractors, trade clashes, and interface issues impacting programme delivery.
• Facilitate collaborative resolution of coordination and execution issues between the contractor, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Support the recovery director in monitoring implementation of the approved recovery strategy and mitigation plans.
• Review look-ahead programmes, recovery schedules, and critical path activities.
• Provide regular factual reporting and recommendations to the client project management team and recovery director.

You’ll need to have:

• Minimum 15+ years’ experience in large-scale construction and site delivery.
• Degree qualified in engineering, construction management, or related discipline.
• Proven experience on complex or distressed projects requiring recovery and mitigation initiatives.
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams and subcontractor coordination across large-scale projects.
• Strong leadership and team management capability.
• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have 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 with-in the role

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