Job Description

Responsibilities

The Senior Project Manager will be accountable for comprehensive end-to-end service delivery, ensuring that client objectives are achieved through the execution of effective project management. Key responsibilities include:

Manage all project phases from inception through completion, maintaining direct interface with clients, consultants, and stakeholders at every stage
Oversee project schedules and budgets with rigorous financial control and accountability
Direct and supervise general contractors and all directly contracted vendors and consultants
Conduct thorough reviews of construction work-in-place, assess quality standards, and approve capital expenditure allocations
Validate and revise cost estimates prepared by contractors and internal client organizations
Plan, organize, schedule, and control project delivery to meet established timelines and performance metrics
Lead and facilitate client meetings and stakeholder engagements, presenting comprehensive project updates at all phases
Manage stakeholder relationships, serving as the primary local client contact while reporting to the global team
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; maintain and manage the risk register with appropriate risk mitigation workshops
Monitor and report on construction cost factors and financial performance data
Conduct field quality control inspections and validation of civil works in accordance with established standards
Support design management and review to identify optimal construction methodologies and cost efficiencies
Provide engineering guidance on project costs and budget implications during design-build modifications
Review and process payment requests in accordance with contract terms
Represent client interests during disputes, disagreements, modifications, and change order negotiations
Track and manage critical milestone activities to prevent schedule delays and ensure on-time delivery
Coordinate equipment procurement and logistics to align with project schedules
Lead value engineering sessions to optimize project performance and cost effectiveness
Oversee the transition of building operations to the client, including comprehensive closeout documentation and warranty management
Maintain detailed project documentation, issue reports as agreed with the client, and ensure compliance with all contractual requirements
Demonstrate advanced proficiency in spreadsheet analysis, report writing, and executive presentations
Manage team resources, priorities, and revenue to ensure client expectations are consistently met
Establish and maintain elevated quality standards, leading quality control initiatives throughout the project lifecycle
Ensure comprehensive knowledge and compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations in construction

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

8- 12 years professional experience as a project manager.
Sector experience e.g. corporate occupier, retail, real estate. 
Experience in commissioning
Experience in LEED Projects is a plus
Engineering or architectural degree with chartered status
Fluent in English and Spanish at a working level to lead meetings, prepare reports and written communication, do presentations and talk to clients and suppliers.
PMI or equivalent certification is a plus
Knowledge of Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 is a plus
Microsoft Office tools
Knowledge of AutoCAD, BIM

Skills and Qualifications

Run and lead client and other required meetings, presenting updates to the client at all project stages.
Stakeholder management: Lead local Client and report to global team
Manage risks and control the risk register, manage risk workshops as needed
Identify the factors that influence construction costs and can monitor and report on this data.
Issue reports as agreed with Client
Run at field with quality control formats validation for civil works in general 
Support design management and review looking forward to identify constructions methods opportunities
Support engineering decisions relating to the project cost and budget while design-build changes take place during construction.
Review requests for payment.
Advocate on the part of the client during disputes, disagreements, modifications, or change orders.
Analyse, track and effectively manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slip.
Track and ensure equipment meet the project schedule
Lead value engineering sessions as required
Oversee and manage the transfer of the building operations to the client including all close out documentation and warranties.
Collaborative approach, be client facing, able to develop strong relationships, confidently present to clients and stakeholders.
Be assertive and detail orientated, to identify potential issues early and raise them in the appropriate forum for resolution.
Demonstrable track record in the delivery of relevant projects.
Advanced skills with spreadsheets, report writing and presentations.
Management experience, with ability to manage and lead team in delivering a commission and general line management.
Manage revenue, team resource and priorities to ensure that client expectations are met.
Have an elevated sense of quality, and lead quality control action.
Have a good knowledge and awareness of Health and Environmental Safety in construction.
Be an effective communicator, both verbal and written.
Be a self-starter, a team player, a natural leader capable of motivating teams.

Additional Information

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