Summary
Mace is hiring an Estimating Director for a multipurpose venue project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role leads estimating teams, reviews cost estimates, presents project costs and risks to stakeholders, and provides benchmarking and market intelligence for bids and business development. Applicants need at least 20 years of relevant construction estimating and cost-planning experience, including 8–10 years in leadership roles. The posting identifies the role as Saudi National and says flexible or hybrid arrangements may be discussed if suitable.
The posting
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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:
A Large multipurpose Venue for long-term use as a versatile hub for sports, entertainment, and community events in the heart of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
You’ll be responsible for:
Lead and manage estimating teams, providing leadership, performance management, coaching, and technical development to ensure excellence in project delivery and continuous improvement.
Conduct peer reviews of cost estimates to ensure robust governance, accuracy, and effective risk management.
Build and maintain internal and external networks to enhance estimating capabilities and bring market insights into the function.
Present project estimates to key stakeholders, demonstrating comprehensive understanding of project scope, costs, risks, and assumptions.
Influence strategic business development initiatives and support the execution of work-winning strategies.
Manage and present benchmarking data to strengthen bid submissions and support informed decision-making.
Provide thought leadership through market intelligence, benchmarking, pricing trends analysis, and knowledge of prevailing market rates.
Lead systematic performance improvement initiatives while supporting net zero carbon objectives through proactive identification, management, and reduction of carbon emissions during project delivery.
You’ll need to have:
Minimum 20 years relevant experience in construction estimating and cost planning for major capital projects, with at least 8–10 years in leadership roles managing multi-disciplinary estimating teams and preparing client / authority submissions.
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: Wechampion 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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