The role: Assistant Project Manager - Regional role
Our Assistant Project Manager takes responsibility for delivering a project workload within a designated region, ensuring that all works are delivered to the agreed time, cost and quality. You will be responsible for procurement, governance and management of project works as well as appropriate communications with building users and key contacts within P&FS.
You will also provide support to a variety of national projects and programmes in order for us to successfully deliver our project requirements on the BT account.
Key responsibilities are as follows:
Assist with the planning and manage scoping and delivery of project works across the designated region (and nationally where appropriate)
Follow, adhere, implement and improve on required H&S and quality processes
Identify, reduce and manage all risks (technical, statutory, health and safety, commercial or otherwise) associated with every project
Manage and enhance customer relationships to give customer confidence in the project service
Manage suppliers and subcontractors and provide feedback on performance for future works
Provide operational level reporting of projects and programs to ensure performance against agreed milestones
To ensure CBRE policy and procedures are appropriate and implemented throughout the business
Undertake contract administration including variations to contract, instructions and early warning notifications
Report weekly and monthly reports on financial status and project progress
Ability to produce detailed project documentation using Microsoft Office software packages
Commercial understanding of the terms and conditions of engagement with the supply chain
Review supplier performance, price submissions and negotiate to secure best possible deals
Demonstrable ability to manage the delivery of projects to fixed cost and ensures value for money
Assess, mitigate and report on the risks involved in delivery of projects
Develop, maintain and improve effective client relationships
Effective communications with clients and operational teams
You must follow procedures and routines correctly to make sure that your work is in line with the environmental policy and supports the business in achieving its environmental objectives.
Person Specification:
Thorough working knowledge of project management and project delivery in the construction industry through significant job experience & training
Project management, building services or equivalent qualifications
Experience of supporting a wider team and be a committed team player
Client facing skills
Good understanding of mechanical, electrical, IT, security and plumbing installations
Strong MS Excel skills, proven experience with large spreadsheet modelling/management
Excellent IT skills, especially with Excel and database management, and be able to add value to the development or enhancement of these reporting systems
Ability to demonstrate logical processes, with good analytical skills and judgment, along with initiative