FI Real Estate Management are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join the team on a full time, permanent basis. The Project Manager's responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within the adjudicated budget and within scope, overseeing all aspects of projects from the initial concepts through to handover, taking in to consideration the technical, commercial and build ability of each project. The Project Manager is a key contributor to enabling FI Real Estate Management to: 1) By delivering each project snag-free, one week early. 2) Ensuring a happy project team through pro-active communication, exceptional resource management and setting clear expectations on what good looks like. 3) Meeting our financial objectives by never allowing a project to go backwards from the agreed budget. General Duties Be able to work on/ cost multiple projects at any given time Attend initial briefing and subsequent internal strategy meetings To develop specifications Build good relations with the individual project team & manage all resources well Check that the proposals are inline with Building Control and statutory requirements Deal with all aspects of tender submissions To produce Preconstruction Programme Control design to meet budget restraints Attend client meetings as necessary Ensure all aspects of the build process are satisfactory completed on time, within budget and to the highest possible standards, with perfect delivery - snag free Must be able to run at least three contracts at one time - varying in value Design/contractors control and co-ordination - design against cost and specification Manage all aspects of build process & monitor build quality throughout Visit sites at least one a week Pull together the content for the Capex submission Health & Safety Ensure compliance with all statutory Health and Safety requirements. Ensure H&S standards are being met throughout the build programme. Programme Programming of works produce pre-construction programmes. Programming of works at start and during construction. Controlling/reporting weekly Produce outstanding works/finishes schedule/micro programming Monitor subcontractors' performance - end of project Financial Must be able to control all financial aspects of a project including: Negotiation / procurement of trade packages / materials to ensure most cost-effective solution Have the confidence and ability to make commercial decisions Be able to use the Project Cost Tracker (PCT) and be aware of costs at all stages of the project Valuations - Prepare and issue as required Issuing POs to support all work, allocated to correct package on CDS Cost reporting - issuing full financial statements to clients on a weekly basis Variations – prepare with PCM, issue and agree VO's for client sign off - No signature no works Resolve financial disputes Have a clear understanding of cost and trade rates. Check contractors’ invoices & sign off for payment Protect/improve costs from sign off to final account Attend bi-weekly project health checks Admin Organise, chair and minute weekly subcontractor/ client meetings Be able to communicate with construction teams / project teams High standards of verbal and written communication O&M documentation/ completion i.e. review, sign off and certification of works completed Maintain a clear audit trail on all aspects of the build - To manage FI-Rem expectations throughout Be organised with filing {both hard and soft} Contract & Construction Law Be able to always protect the company’s contractual position including with sub-contractors Protect the company’s contractual position with subcontractors during contract negotiations Complete contract particulars and prepare draft contract for review Have a good understanding of standard contract terms JCT 2016 etc. Deal with all contractual issues Dealing with defects at end of the defects/ liability period Help produce contract packs Design & Technical Be able to identify outstanding design requirements on a contract at an early stage Be able to control all aspects of the design team and ensure the right information is produced at the right time Understand/interpret technical/detailed drawings Understand main aspects of building regulations and equality requirements for works Be able to identify the buildability of the design and correcting/advising as necessary Understand/interpret technical & detailed drawings Understand how main aspects of building regulations and design, cost and specification are aligned Issue full drawings/spec/finishes/programme/ to contractors so they are fully aligned Ensure the project is in line with our ESG goals Site Preparation Period Appoint Contractors Procure works packages Run through all outstanding issues /queries discovered during lead in and clarify all outstanding items with project team noting impact on programme if not resolved Issue full construction pack to SM Build Period Ensure site is set up to FI Real Estate standards Weekly meetings to be held with project team and sub-contractors - all meetings must use standard agenda/progress and cost reports format and be minuted All minutes to be out within 48 hours of meeting Project team to be advised on programme implication on all VO's Both subcontractors and protect team meetings to be held on same day whenever possible PM's to also record VO's that we do for nothing - demonstrating added value Maintain good communications with the project team throughout the construction period Explain the handover process to the client well in advance of the completion Completion & Handover Deal with post contract VO's All O&M's MUST be completed within two weeks of handover (soft / hard copy as required) soft copies to be issued to the project coordinator who will forward them off to the FM team Building control certificate must be included within the O&M's Final account statement to be issued PC certificate to be issued PC to be arranged with no work going on i.e. complete Full witnessing and handover of M&E systems to FM team in advance Agree and set up FM team training H&S site files including site diaries to be archived from site Cancel insurances/ bonds Company Benefits 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays Company Events Sick Pay Company Pension Free on site parking Free meal provided by the company on the last Friday of every month Dress down day on the last Friday of every month This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to make a significant impact through effective project management. If you possess the required skills and are ready to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply.