UCA Consulting ltd
Slough, Berkshire
18/07/2020
Full time
Construction Project Manager -
This is an exciting role for an experienced Project Manager with at least 3 years’ experience in managing the refurbishment and construction of residential properties, to join a fast-growing property development company operating across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and South West London.
The Project Manager will be degree qualified in construction / architecture / engineering / town planning / cost planning, (or equivalent); will have 3 or more years post graduate experience as a Project Manager within an architectural, engineering or property construction office with an involvement in design, refurbishment and construction of residential property development.
This role will suit a project management professional that is comfortable in both project management and the technical aspects of design and build of residential buildings. Project sizes vary from refurbishment of houses to building new blocks of flats (up to £4m projects).
Responsibilities;
Project Management
Preparation and executing of end to end construction project work plans
Apply technical knowledge and experience to deliver projects to the required quality, cost and time
Manage multiple projects concurrently
Ensuring project documents are complete, current, and appropriately updated
Briefing and liaising with suppliers, sub-contractors, architects, clients, consultants and engineers
Project co-ordination
Managing day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope
Managing the Site Foreman or Site Manager assigned to each project (depending on size)
Reviewing project deliverables
Attends meetings with a range of stakeholders
Ability to use Microsoft Project to produce work plans, resource plans and status reports
Financial Management
Preparation and monitoring of project budgets including materials, labour and purchased services
Understands basic P&L and cost-to-completion forecasts
Understands consultants and contractors methods for pricing their services.
Assist in the commercial negotiation for the supply of services, labour and materials
Ability to use Microsoft Excel to produce project, labour and materials forecasts and budgets
Communication
Effectively communicates in written and verbal forms
Keeps project team well informed of changes within scope and delivery
Effectively communicates relevant project information to stakeholders including project teams, construction teams and other professionals
Delivers engaging, informative, well-organised presentations
Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully to achieve desired outcome
Technical Understanding
Project management
Construction of property
General understanding in the areas of design and procurement
Working understanding of JCT contracts
Must have technical background in the field of Construction, Architecture, Engineering, Town Planning or Cost Planning