Associate Project Director (Shopping Mall)

Associate Project Director (Shopping Mall)

Associate Project Director (Shopping Mall)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.

The project: We are excited to invite you to apply for the project director position at Mace.

As a key player in our team, you will have the opportunity to lead and manage the development of our upcoming projects, including the prestigious Nad Al Sheba Mall and Al Khail Avenue Mall.

Our projects will feature retail, food and beverage, cinema, gym, hotel, and a kid's zone connected to vibrant malls.







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 promote Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.

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 in your team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: Oversees project timeframes and project budgets, and ensures budgets are managed diligently and highlights any risks, challenges and mitigations.

On behalf of external/third-party clients oversee the project management of the project/s on an individual and team basis from inception to post-completion.







Ensures the successful delivery of the project in line with all stakeholders' expectations communicating strategies to the wider client/consultant/contractor team.

Promotes Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework.

Supports the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.

Provides subject matter expertise and guidance to support the success of the broader Mace projects.

Oversees management of the client and consultant team and all external/project stakeholders to ensure effective completion of the project in line with client expectations.

Actively drives collaboration between all parties.

Produces design and authorities programme to be integrated with procurement and delivery programme.







Manages the timely delivery to programme from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.

Manages the timely sequencing/methodology and production of staging plans.

Aligns to strategy to place construction to production, digital and data, service excellence, quality, assurance and sustainability at the heart of our delivery.

Partners with multiple internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to implement strategy/programmes/initiatives.

Manages, influences & negotiates with key senior external stakeholders (up to c-suite).

Delivers continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned.







Manages a number of senior managers, managers and assistant managers.

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.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations.

You will support the long-term development of your 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 manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.

You will manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).

You will actively network 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'll need to have: Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval.MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE (or local equivalent).

Experience in the successful construction delivery phase of projects and programmes.

Demonstrable evidence of deep project management expertise.







Tertiary qualifications in related (project management and/or construction related discipline), non-related degree or equivalent professional experience/apprenticeship, combined with a demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.
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