A fantastic opportunity to join a real estate organisation delivering amazing buildings for families in London. Due to continued growth the business is now looking for an experienced client-side project manager.
The project manager will be the primary representative ensuring that project goals, timelines, and budgets are met. The role involves overseeing and coordinating, across multiple projects with various stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, to ensure the project aligns with the clients vision and requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Pre-Construction:
* Review potential new sites for acquisition
* Draft construction programmes to support site valuations
* Liaise with architects and consultants in the initial concept stages
Project Planning and Strategy:
* Develop and define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
* Create detailed project plans, programmes, budgets, and resource allocation.
* Establish and maintain clear project communication channels.
Stakeholder Management:
* Act as the main point of contact between all project professional teams.
* Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project team members.
* Represent client expectations and provide regular project updates.
Budget and Cost Control:
* Monitor project costs and ensure adherence to the approved budget.
* Review and approve invoices and variations.
* Identify and mitigate potential cost overruns.
Programme Management:
* Develop and maintain project programmes and timelines.
* Track project progress and identify potential delays.
* Implement corrective actions to ensure timely project completion.
Risk Management:
* Identify and assess potential project risks.
* Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
* Monitor and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Quality Assurance:
* Ensure that project deliverables meet the client quality standards and specifications.
* Conduct regular quality checks and inspections.
* Address any quality issues that arise.
Contract Management:
* Assist in the negotiation and administration of project contracts.
* Ensure that contractors and consultants comply with contractual obligations.
Reporting and Documentation:
* Prepare and present regular project status reports.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation.
Qualifications and Skills:
* A degree in construction management, architecture or building consultancy or similar would be great although this is not essential.
* Strong Project Management knowledge base throughout pre and post construction phases.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships.
* Experience of administration of construction contracts.
* Experience of working within a consultancy, developer or client organisation.
* Experience of managing or mentoring junior members of staff.
* Experience of successfully operating within multi stakeholder environments.
* Ability to challenge constructively and deliver client led targets.
* Ability to clearly articulate project needs on a scheme by scheme basis.
* Ability to pro-actively contribute to value management and value engineering studies at project and programme level.
* Delivery of work outputs within set time frames.
* Commitment, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation and progress your career.