Project manager

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The Opportunity

Fantastic opportunity for a talented and experienced Project manager to take responsibility for delivering a range of projects. The project portfolio consists of a range of projects which vary in scale from large scale complex construction to lifecycle maintenance projects, always ensuring Safety and Client satisfaction are paramount.

To satisfy our portfolio of works, we are expanding our Project Team creating an excellent opportunity to join this key growth sector.

• Job Title: Project Manager
• Location: Northampton
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 37.5

The Project Manager is responsible for delivering project(s) that span across one or more of the business units. Manage resources, schedules, financials and adhere to stage gate quality and control project control guidelines throughout the life cycle of project delivery. This also includes management of safety, CDM, issues, risks, and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery. Contribute to process improvement initiatives as it relates to improving project delivery.

The Project Manager is a member of the PMO organisation to run project(s) on a day-to-day basis. Verify that the project produces the required deliverables of quality, within the specified constraints of time and cost and to achieve the potential benefits defined in the business case using collaborative working with client, stakeholders, supply chain and Amey business workstreams.

What will this role involve?

As Project Manager you will manage the end-to-end delivery of projects within the Project Team and maintain co-ordination and control over a regional based portfolio of projects.

Daily tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Manage a project(s) that span one or multiple lines of business
• Provide on-site leadership for the PMO organisation by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
• Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one major or several minor initiatives simultaneously
• Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives
• Report on project success criteria results, metrics, test, and deployment management activities
• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence
• Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools, and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization
• Prepare estimates and detailed project plan for all phases of the project
• Procure adequate resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes
• Manage the day-to-day project activities and resources and chairs the project management team meetings
• Manage project scope and changes
• Participate and/or drive feasibility studies, vendor selections and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders
• Manage ongoing quality control and participate in quality issue resolution
• Assist in dispute, negotiation, arbitration, or litigation, as needed
• Define the Statement of Work and Specifications for the requested goods and services
• Develop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks, and issues
• Set and continually manage project and program expectations while delegating and managing deliverable with team members and stakeholders
• Monitor, track, and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies, and critical path deliverables

What are we looking for?

Ideally you will be:

• Experienced in developing and managing project work within a Facilities management / construction environment- experience of working within PFI contract background would be desirable but is not essential
• Degree or equivalent qualification in suitable construction/ management or Engineering discipline
• CDM
• IOSHH OR NEBOSH OR SMSTS
• Excellent experience in proven project management
• Working experience of CDM and Risk Management
• A strong team player, highly organised and a good communicator
• Ability to manage Clients Expectations to secure successful Project outcomes.
• Able to demonstrate project cost control
• Able to develop design specifications, health and safety plans and other key documentation associated with the definition, competition, and delivery of projects.
• Experienced in managing on site project works on several sites and co-ordination of several sub-contractors in the delivery of a single project.
• Experience leading, motivating and managing various project and program team sizes, including internal and external resources, while holding team accountable for performance
• Experience in successfully leading projects and programs to on-time, on-schedule and within budget close
• Research best practices within and outside the organisation to establish benchmark data and use continuous process improvement disciplines to achieve results

In return:

If you’re happy, you’ll think better. It’s a simple formula but one that puts your wellbeing as a top priority, that’s why we’ve worked hard to build a reward and benefits program that puts you first, including;

• Competitive salary
• Company Car
• Exceptional development and progression plan
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Additional Leave Purchase Scheme
• Rewards Portal including healthcare, free GP service, dental and childcare vouchers