Head - Project Management - Workplace (10-20 yrs)

What you'll do: Responsibilities

In brief

Planning:

- Implement an appropriate and effective project or programme management framework, incorporating necessary review processes as required

- Define and implement criteria for control and management of the project - Coordinate and direct end-user input throughout the project lifecycle

- Appraise options and submit to the Client for approval

- Manage project budget, including risk allowance

- Monitor and control changes/variations following approval by Client

Team & Site management:

- Co-ordinate and foster teamwork between all project stakeholders

- Establish a mechanism to ensure collaborative problem solving with the site delivery team, which will involve regular dialogue with contractors, team working and risk-sharing

- Practice sound people management principles to ensure that the team of staff, contractors and JV partners works well and provides a supportive environment for the achievement of project and individual objectives

- Manage the welfare and motivation of direct reports and provide leadership, guidance and encouragement

- Plan for and undertake annual performance reviews in line with processes

- Establish formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the client and Company

Contract management:

- Negotiate and convert contracts as required by the project

- Oversee the award of contracts and ensure the client and organization are adequately protected

- Chair meetings and ensure minutes are actioned in a timely manner

- Accurately check and sign-off on all payment certificates and invoices

- Ensure accurate finalization of client accounts, provide substantiated recommendations for variations and ensure contractors and consultants are paid in accordance with contract schedules

Client management

Look for opportunities to improve the client's position in regard to return and value

- Identify and resolve disputes quickly and reasonably

- Develop and maintain good relationships with client representatives, consultants, contractors and adjoining property owners

- Manage and coordinate the project handover phase with contractors, client contractors, tenants and building managers.

Requirements:

You are a project management professional with minimum 15 years of experience in the building construction industry and at least 4-5 years of leadership experience managing a team.

- You have relevant experience of managing corporate/ workplace interior fit-out projects.

- You have a degree in Architecture/ Civil or Mechanical Engineering /Construction management or a related discipline.