Role Purpose: The purpose of this position is to lead individual, multi-disciplined real estate project solutions for clients, with direct accountability for the delivery of real estate commercial fit-out projects across EMEA.   

Key Responsibilities 

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects 

• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget 

• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility 

• Ensure resource availability and allocation 

• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress using MS Project as a minimum. 

• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques 

• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques (incl. Key Performance Indicators KPI’s) 

• Report and escalate to management as needed 

• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders 

• Perform risk management to minimize project risks 

• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors 

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation 

• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project 

• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels 

• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals 

• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis 

• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members 

• Use and continually develop leadership skills 

• Administer the Construction Contract (JCT or other) 

• Ability to procure consultant appointments including scope of services 

• Ability to procure building contract including scope of services 

• Good Understanding of statutory approvals (Building Control, Planning, Landlords etc) 

• Ability to advise on procurement route for the projects 

• Chair Client and Construction meetings and provide robust set of minutes 

• Good Understanding of contracts and liability. 

• Ability to manage designers and consultants to ensure design deliverables are issued. 

• Close Out projects (incl Handover, Defects etc) 

• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency 

• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs 

• Perform other related duties as assigned 

Person Specification/Requirements

• Proven working experience in project management (2-4 years) 

• Proven experience in all facets of project management for real estate projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout. 

• Manage delivery of several real estate projects at any one time through the project life cycle, e.g. programming, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout. 

• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills  

• Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles.  

• Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.  

• Conducts financial analysis.  

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus 

• Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience 

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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