Our client is a rapidly expanding Multi Billion Pound international services company with operations across the globe, and increasing capital spend on their institutions/facilities. The capital budget allocated for this year is £240M, covering a range of projects up to £50M, in locations/regions including Latin America, Caribbean, Africa, Middle East, Asia Pacific and Europe. The projects will cover a range of new build and retrofit upgrade work on presentation spaces, offices, leisure facilities etc As a Project Manager Working closely with Head of Projects, you will be monitoring and supporting the local/regional Project Managers ensuring processes are implemented & followed and that standards & time frames are maintained.In addition to this you will visit and, in some instances, take direct charge of specific projects as required.This role will require global travel and time away from home. You will:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive project plan that includes project timelines, budget, resources, and deliverables.
- Oversee the project team where required, including architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors, to ensure project milestones are met.
- Oversee and support the details relating to the tendering process for capital projects over a range of budget and size, across their global portfolio.
- Work closely with the quantity surveyors and our internal Commercial Manager to control project costs, including contractor variations to ensure the project is delivered within budget.
- Manage the construction schedule, ensuring that all work is completed on time and that any delays are identified and addressed promptly.
- Ensure compliance with all regional building regulations, including health and safety requirements.
- Develop and Manage project risk register and develop contingency plans to minimise any potential issues.
- Act as the primary point of contact for Head office, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing any concerns.
- Foster a collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and communication among project stakeholders.
- Ensure all project documentation is complete and up-to-date, including contracts, change orders, and project reports.
- Work with regional PMs to establish priorities for the regions and agree on scope of works to execute each year- within 5-year execution plan, supported by the Head of Projects.
- Share best practice with other regional Project Managers to ensure delivery at the highest possible standard.
- Manage Value Engineering processes and ensure that the design and other schedules are met to avoid delays.
- Establish best practice reporting and systems of working; dashboards, weekly reports, monthly reports - tracking progress etc
You will have:
- International Project experience
- Bachelor's degree in a construction discipline or equivalent.
- Circa 10 years of experience in project management in the construction industry (consultancy/ contractor), preferably including the education sector.
- Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets and schedules.
- Experience working with project management software like MS Project, ASTA or Primavera.
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