Project Manager

Job Description:

Project Manager

(Small to medium capital/refurbishment projects)

£35,608 - £46,049

Supporting the delivery of Estate and Facility Projects within a large public sector multi-site establishment. Under the direction of a Senior Project Manager, the role will assume responsibility for the coordination and ultimate delivery of Estates projects within defined cost, time and quality parameters, to ensure projects are managed within current Estates guidelines and financial procedures. Working with multidisciplinary teams the role will be responsible for the feasibility assessment, design, supervision and contract management of new build, refurbishment and planned maintenance projects across an organisation’s estate complex in Coventry. The role will also include the carrying out of design, supervision and contract management tasks within projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the coordination and delivery of capital and other projects while complying with current Estates guidelines and Financial Procedures.

• The post holder will be expected, under the direction of a Senior Project Manager to effectively coordinate several small to medium size projects (The projects will normally comprise a mix of major and minor capital or maintenance projects in both preconstruction and construction phases at any one time).
• Develop and manage project plans from inception to completion, ensuring statutory and local authority compliance, setting delivery targets, and reporting progress through updates, dashboards, and governance metrics boards
• Develop project briefs with stakeholders, prepare drawings and specifications, and address sustainability and environmental risks with the Sustainability team
• To coordinate the preparation of accurate project estimates and budget costs for schemes including building work, service installations, furniture and fittings, fees, VAT etc.
• Manage and document the decision-making process by carrying out all necessary liaison and negotiations with all parties involved ensuring value for money.
• Review drawings, specifications and other deliverables for tender and contract documentation.
• Manage project and programme budgets in close collaboration with Finance and Procurement to ensure delivery within approved budget limits.
• Liaise with Procurement on all procurement activities, including furniture installation, across various contract strategies.
• Support Project Progressing Committee management and associated reporting in line with Estates procedures.
• Coordinate statutory approvals and compliance, including CDM and Building Safety obligations.
• Co-ordinate and disseminate information to all necessary parties, ensuring all Health and Safety at Work (HASAW) regulations are fully complied with (CDM, COSHH etc.).

In collaboration with the Capital Programmes Senior Management Team ensure, where appropriate, completion of the Post Project Review process is completed for all relevant capital and other major projects in accordance with HEFCE and HEQDF guidance.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Qualifications
A construction related first degree or Higher Technician qualification or equivalent professional qualification in a construction related discipline.

Professional Qualifications
A professional membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g. RICS, MCIOB, RIBA, CIBSE, APM and ICE) is desirable but not essential.

Previous Experience
Some post qualification experience of managing projects preferably in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Knowledge and Skills

• The use and administration of construction contracts
• Construction technology and building design
• Construction legislation, from the perspectives of both client and designer
• Construction Health and Safety, applicable to both client and designer roles
• Project planning/reporting tools, including MS Office suite, Excel, and MS Project
• The construction process, supported by specialist expertise in a particular discipline
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to establish strong collaborative relationships with the Estates team and other stakeholders