Senior Construction Manager - MEP

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 currently providing programme management and looking for high-calibre experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.
• Responsible for managing the construction delivery of MEP services on projects to the agreed outcomes for time, budget, safety and quality requirements.
• Responsible for providing a high-quality, time-efficient and profitable delivery with accountability for compliance, governance, assurance, and managing teams of construction employees. Develops, builds and retains relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure the success of the role.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:
• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You’ll be responsible for:
• Review of consultant and contractor designs.
• Provide input into all aspects of the procurement process including preparation of briefs and bid documentation, prequalification of consultants/contractors and the bid/appointment process.
• Provide input into the development of the MEP schedule and review contractor submissions.
• Supervise technical coordination meetings with consultants, contractors and utility providers.
• Review of pre-construction documentation provided by the contractor including shop drawings, material/equipment submittals and samples, quality plans and method statements.
• Review of construction progress including programme and quality control/ auditing.
• Take a lead in the coordination of MEP design and fabric. Proficient knowledge of construction build elements, including sequencing and dependencies to ensure consideration, collaboration and coordination with build elements.
• Reviewing all the testing and commissioning activities and liaising with the independent commissioning authority.
• Development of project MEP close-out strategy and review of documentation such as record drawings and O&M manuals provided by the contractor.
• Support the commercial team in the valuation of works, change control or claims.
• Assist in the production of project reports.
• Report to the project manager and client MEP directly.
• Accountable for the construction aspects of the MEP services and management of the site environment, programme, health safety and wellbeing, quality and commissioning of the project. Leads the programme review process with trade specialists, checking for productivity, key issues/blockers and trade-to-trade coordination, using digital technologies to ensure the project/package is on schedule. The ability to identify trends, key issues or critical path risks is fundamental.
• Manages the quality assurance process, ensuring that a high level of installation quality is provided and that all trade contractors and consultants follow the agreed process.
• Prepares and implements delivery strategies and programmes for all phases of the project, ensuring the key milestones, interfaces, dependencies, logistics and work sequencing are all properly considered.

Requirements: