Lifecycle Project Manager
Forth Valley Royal Hospital
Full time – hours per week
Salary £,. - £,. depending on experience plus Serco benefits
Main Purpose:
To Lead Serco’s Hard FM projects on-site in a well organised and professional manner. Ensuring contractors are inducted to site, works are appropriately planned into site operations and facilitating access and closure of works.
Main Accountabilities:
1. Responsibility to deliver a range of projects from million pound schemes to small & minor works
2. Manage capital Lifecycle works and minor works projects.
3. Price works and responsibility to deliver profitable budget in line with contract
4. Manage single large or multiple smaller initiatives and projects for SPV Client, NHS Board & Serco of varying complexity
5. Lead Lifecycle Works and deliverables for the FM Contract including but not limited to: review of Lifecycle plans; review of FM Co Asset Registers complete with life expectancies; estimates of cost of Lifecycle Works, identification & challenge to Lifecycle plans and preparation of the Annual Programme
6. Full project ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation through to hand-over and full recovery of costs
7. Chair a Pre-start meeting with the affected departments prior to on-site works commencing.
8. Liaise with the Principal Designer to access Estates information to complete the Pre-Construction H&S File.
9. Accept from contractors 2 weeks in advance of accessing areas a schedule of any required isolations and accesses.
10. Provide input into the project with regards to local knowledge, restrictions and requirements.
11. Co-ordinate isolation of services utilising the appropriate Permit to Work (PtW) system. Provide a weekly slot for Inductions and issue access only permit to the contractor for the work (contractors working on electrical items will need to prove competence in accordance with the relevant HTM to the AP prior to working and will not be inducted without such evidence).
12. Provide a weekly summary progress update via email to key individuals/stakeholders.
13. Chair and minute monthly progress meetings with the contractors to inform senior stakeholders of progress of the works, issues affecting the programme and any risks.
14. Attend departments with the contractors Supervisor to make introductions, remind Heads of Department 1 week prior to work proposing to take place, and to check the progress of the Board decant operations.
15. Attend departments on the morning of the start of works to ensure start-up has commenced and record any issues.
16. Carry out periodic checks of progress against the contractors “look ahead” programme. Brief the Estates Operations team and PFI Project Co on progress or issues.
17. Review and comment on any matters that may arise on a day to day basis that could affect the operation of the Board. Be the point of escalation for departments in case of issue and report this to the Board for resolution.
18. On completion of installation / works, witness testing and prove of completion / operation; collate relevant documentation (test results, certificates, warranties, O&M manuals) required/issued by contractors.
19. Agree areas of existing damage prior to works commencing and review following completion of departments/zones to assess any damage existing at that time, reporting the same to the management team and stakeholders to agree making good requirements.
20. Report on project success criteria results, metrics, test and hand-over management activities.
21. Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership
22. Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
23. Prepare estimates and detailed project plan for all phases of the project
24. Responsible to deliver profitable budget delivery and ensure works and completed and signed over to the client
25. Procure adequate resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes
26. Manage project scope and changes with a documented approval change management/variation process
27. Participate and/or drive feasibility studies, vendor selections and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders
28. Act as an internal quality control check for the project and manage ongoing quality control and participate in quality issue resolution
29. Assist in dispute, negotiation, arbitration or litigation, as needed
30. Define the Statement of Work and Specifications for the requested goods and services. Support formal/informal schedules to manage the engagement contract
31. Develop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks and issues
32. Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables
33. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences, including Senior Management, project team, client and Hospital Board
34. Identify and develop trusted adviser relationship with project and program stakeholders
What you will need for the role:
35. Ideally, a degree / diploma qualified on Building Construction or HNC / HND in Building Services, Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, a time served trades person. Project Management skills and working knowledge of Building Services projects with Contractors.
36. Knowledge of HBN / HTM requirements.
37. Strong organisational and communications skills
What we offer
38. Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
39. days annual leave plus bank holidays.
40. A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, and more.
41. Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
42. A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
43. Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
44. Interesting and enjoyable work.
45. Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.