Project Manager

To plan and manage the delivery of substantial functional business service to various departments. Assemble, lead and direct multi-disciplinary project teams, manage and determine escalated issues from internal staff from a range of departments and external consultants. Be a corporate member of Project Boards including instigator and presenter of reports to same. Work closely with client department representatives to and lead on construction related projects, including major developments. Maintain regular contact with project clients to ensure the best possible development of professional relationships to keep client satisfied with the service. Manage customer expectations and conflicting demands to ensure successful outcomes. Develop improvements in service delivery. Project manage and lead on significant construction and similar projects, including assembling, leading and directing multi-disciplinary teams, both in-house and external, throughout site assembly, feasibility, design, procurement and construction phases. Identify and achieve successful project outcomes. Utilise analytical and judgement skills to analyse and interpret a range of varied ,complex and contentious information in order to create work plans set objectives and make substantial contribution to the delivery of the service. Develop briefs and appoint and manage external consultants. Lead, manage and develop risk logs including corrective actions. Co-ordinate and direct the procurement of projects including developing procurement strategies, preparing business cases and specifications and tender documentation in accordance with Council policies and procedures. Ensure fee income targets are successfully forecast, monitored and recovered. Appoint and manage or direct the management of contractors and manage projects through the construction phase. Develop quality relationships with clients and analyze client circumstances to recognise new business opportunities and secure new business for the council. To provide and maintain a high level of professional standards within the PD&M team. Keeping up to date with technological developments to allow effective advice to be given to clients and team members. Be accountable for the programme planning, quality of service and profitability of the sections projects while delivering value for money. Monitor and report project progress against business case targets Ensure effective communication and coordination between all disciplines, parties and teams involved on projects. Implement and oversee effective dispute resolution techniques to resolve disputes and conflicts related to assigned projects and all parties involved. Prepare and manage and monitor project budgets in conjunction with the Head of Service and Division’s Accountant. Check and agree invoices for work carried out, ensuring value for money. Authorise and certify for payment invoices in accordance with the Department’s Scheme of Delegation, including the extension of this for current specific projects. During the absence of the Head of Service, ensure consistency and continuity of service provision. Represent the Head of Service and Service Director at meetings and discussions, as considered appropriate. Determine, lead and manage the selection, briefing, appointment and management of external consultants, also the use of internal staff as directed by the head of Service. Ensure all work carried out by the team complies with relevant statutory legislation, codes of practice and professional guidance documents. Lead or contribute to a range of strategies and policy papers and be responsible for communicating, upholding and enforcing policies. To be responsible for the immediate approval of minimum building interventions to make safe dangerous situations discovered while attending site visits. This may involve the partial of full closure of a building while remedial actions are implemented under the councils building at risk process. The post holder will be expected to meet the minimum requirements of the Councils operational competency framework. Understand and comply with the City Council’s environmental policies. Comply with all Health & Safety policies and legislation in performance of the duties of the post. Ensure that safe methods of working are adhered to all times, in accordance with HASWA Regulations, Normal and Emergency Operating Procedures, Risk, COSHH, Manual Handling Assessments and any other relevant legislation / guidelines, and comply with the Council's Accident and Incident Reporting Procedures and Safety Policy. Work with information technology and associated systems in accordance with the City Council’s policies & procedures. Comply with Contract Procedure Rules and Departmental instructions. Carry out duties and responsibilities of the post in compliance with the City Council’s Equality and Diversity policy. Take part in the Council Great performance Conversation meetings