Construction Manager

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 .

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

As part of its 2040 strategy to promote cultural and artistic innovations. A state-of-the-art centre for arts and culture is being built. Under one roof the centre will include facilities such as F&B outlets, cinema, and art clubs.

We are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking senior commercial manager to join our established and growing team in Oman.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• You will be an advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and compliance standards for the design resources you manage.
• You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

• Works as part of the construction delivery team, taking direction from construction lead and project senior leadership team (SLT), providing guidance to wider team.
• Promotes and drives the businesses priorities through construction to production, digital & data and responsible business.
• Understands and formulates short-term plans to deliver to programme, able to communicate with and coordinate trade/sub-contractors.
• owns safety, wellbeing and quality deliverables for specific sections of the project.
• Contributes to establishing and maintaining health, safety and wellbeing culture onsite.
• Supports managers in leading focused forecast lookahead meetings, providing authority and guidance where required.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with client and design CMT, knowing QA process to final sign-off.
• Provides comprehensive technical expertise and understanding of Mace onsite standards for each part of the project, where to find them, and responsible for implementation.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement and plans, identifies key business improvements.
• Develops and maintain a series of both internal and external relationships.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
• Detailed knowledge of construction methodology, process and inherent safety involved.
• Detailed knowledge of digital platforms and how to implement onsite.
• Detailed knowledge of Mace standards, where to find them, and how to implement them.
• Proven experience in managing multiple large packages of work.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• You will implement and execute the design management system, processes and protocols to meet statutory, legal, and contractual requirements.
• You will support the long-term development of strategy for a function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

• You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub.
• You will use your network to support business development and work winning activities.

You'll need to have:

• Membership of MCIOB / MAPM / MRICS / MICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Construction management expertise.
• Developing commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience leading parts of construction projects within large, diverse teams.
• Experience of building relationships with key stakeholders.
• Completed Apprenticeship (or equivalent).
• Relevant NVQ or HNC (Or equivalent).
• Experience in a site based Managerial role (or equivalent).
• SMSTS and managerial/professional CSCS card.

You'll also need:

• Planning and budget management experience.
• Aware of industry technology and advances.
• Sound technical expertise in HSE regulations.
• Offering an experienced perspective to all site operations, exploring new and innovative methods
• Clearly communicates and ensures that each direct/ indirect report knows their role and importance.
• Acts as a role model to others.
• Aware of their influence and responsibility onsite, leading by example, always being fair and reasonable.
• Owns problems within their remit and follows through to resolution.
• Open and approachable, able to recognise and adapt approach to get results.
• Mentors and develops individuals, sharing knowledge and experience.
• Interpersonal ability.
• Influences and negotiates.
• Problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Technology and Process.
• Good verbal communication.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

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