Company Profile
CBRE Turner and Townsend are uniquely positioned to provide a complete set of services to corporate occupiers of commercial real estate across EMEA. GWS is redefining 'workplace' because we believe every place of work can become a competitive advantage for our clients. Productivity, reliability, engagement, quality, brand - the workplace contributes to business results, whether it is an office, a retail outlet, a laboratory, a data center, a manufacturing environment, or a virtual location.
Job Title: Project Manager
Shape the Future of Life Sciences with CBRE Turner & Townsend! We're seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead construction projects for CBRE's key Life Science clients across the Southeast. Leverage your project management expertise to deliver impactful projects, drive growth, and manage P&L. If you're a results-driven leader with a passion for innovation and a strong commercial acumen, apply now!
Job Purpose
* The purpose of the role is to;
* Be responsible for generating and delivering a variety of project work on our customer sites.
* Have full accountability and responsibility for managing and delivering project work.
* Support the growth of the business sector in line with strategic planning.
* The role requires an understanding of the life sciences market or a willingness to learn and preferably some demonstrable experience or knowledge of Labs/R&D/Manufacturing construction.
General Activities:
* Identify and generate project opportunities from within a set portfolio of maintenance contracts.
* Liaise with key stakeholders on their requirements and explain feasibility of their schemes to become a trusted advisor.
* Work with developers, designers and sub-contractors to define and document scope(s) of work(s).
* Develop and understand the full scope of works in line with the desired project business case and in turn outcome. This is to be within agreed budget requirements and required profit margins.
* Manage, run and draw up tenders on behalf of the customer as required. Carry out full tender analysis of all sub-contractor returns.
* Work within the current CDM process. In the main taking on the role of principle contractor.
* Identify, reduce and manage all statutory and commercial risks associated with the project they are leading.
* Ensure T&T QHSE practices and processes are fully embedded in each project.
* Ensure full compliance with project management policies and procedures.
* Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of the project(s) "end to end". Activities to include but not be limited to estimating, business development, quantity surveying, sub-contractor management and site manager duties.
* Work closely with relevant stake holders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the project(s).
* Ensure customer acceptance is adhered to, in writing and in line with the project plans.
* Mutually agree payment schedules and applications for payment to the benefit of the project and the business.
* Ensures project documents are complete, current and appropriately stored.
* Provide timely monthly reports to the Head of Projects/Business Unit Director in an agreed format.
Business Development:
* Identify and develop a short/medium- and long-term pipeline of Project opportunities from the portfolio of customers within the Business Unit.
* Leverage opportunities through visibility and presence on customer sites.
* Liaise with colleagues to determine and identify project opportunities. Use case studies to promote business and host key decision makers on show site tours.
Building Relationships:
* Build strong effective working relationships with our customers and site teams.
* Build a pipeline of supply partners with the correct approvals in conjunction with the central procurement team.
Commercial Awareness:
* Full accountability for the P&L on each project.
* Ensure that all financial objectives are met.
* Analyse variances and initiate corrective actions.
* Value all sub-contractor accounts and make application for payments.
* Ensure the projects are commercially viable and satisfy the commercial terms of the contract.
* Ensure all projects are managed through Company policies and procedures in relation to commercial activities.
The Project Process:
* Define and understand the scope of work to meet the customer's specification.
* Competitively price the works whilst returning expected profit margins.
* Review all preconstruction information and implement a construction phase plan.
* Engage with sub-contractors under the correct commercial terms.
* Define the project plan and programme to deliver the works.
* Appraise all sub-contractor RAMS to make sure that they are suitable and sufficient
* Be in attendance on site for the works inclusive of any out of hour's requirements.
* Set up the QHSE processes and make sure they are monitored.
* Ensure all variations to the works are captured, costed and claimed for.
* Make sure all O&M manuals are complete and available prior to practical completion.
* Close out all final accounts with both the customer and all those in the supply chain.
Person Specification
Skills
* Commercial awareness
* Strong financial acumen
* Strong influencing and negotiation skills
* Ability to present with confidence
* Ability to understand commercial and financial metrics
* Internal and external customer management
* Networking skills
* Selling and negotiation skills
* Ability to deliver to deadlines
Experience
* Minimum of 5 years proven Project Management experience in an M&E, FM, construction or critical environment
* Life Science experience is desirable, but not essential
* Proven experience of running a P&L
* Demonstrable evidence of having managed a team
* Previous experience of operating at senior level (Desirable)
Qualifications
* CDM regulations
* IOSH Managing Safely and/or SMSTS
* Recognised technical qualification in construction, M or E or similar
* Business standard of written and verbal literacy and numeracy
* Recognised qualification in Project Management
* NEBOSH (Desirable)
Circumstances
* Able to travel across the UK as the needs of the role requires
Disclaimer:
Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE GWS, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined. #J-18808-Ljbffr