Project Manager – Sports & Training Facility Development

About the role

Mace is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of new‑build stadiums, stadium redevelopments and associated sports and training facilities in Riyadh. The role works closely with clients, designers, contractors and end‑users to ensure programmes, budgets, quality and operational outcomes meet elite sporting standards.

Key responsibilities

• 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 health, safety and well‑being culture, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Champion sustainability and digital innovation to support net‑zero carbon goals.
• Support feasibility studies, concept design reviews and cost benchmarking.
• Prepare tender packages, manage pre‑qualification, evaluate bids and oversee contract award.
• Oversee design team appointments, manage scope, fees and variations.
• Direct on‑site delivery, monitoring programme, cost and quality targets.

Required profile

• Significant postgraduate professional experience as a project manager delivering sports, leisure or football training facilities.
• Strong knowledge of pre‑tender 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 health, safety and quality management standards.
• Chartered or professional membership is an advantage.
• Eligibility to work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant experience on high‑value projects for a consultancy.

Required skills

• Project management
• Construction procurement
• Tender preparation and evaluation