Project Director
- Cities & development, Project, programme & cost management
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply for this roleThis vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...
- Implement a high-level effective project management framework and project execution statement. Provide guidance and advice to other staff members in relation to the production of the project execution plan, review content and take ultimate responsibility for content prior to issue on the project.
- Define and implement criteria for control and management of the project
- Monitor, review and ultimately take responsibility for the content of the project master programme. Unsure the structure of the master programme is in line with the envisaged or agreed project WBS and provide strategic guidance to the schedule formulation.
- Monitor and oversee progress status updates of the master programme and where necessary liaise with project stakeholders to lead delay mitigation strategies and improvement initiatives.
- Monitor and ensure the contract programme under the construction contracts is in place, fully reviewed and approved by the necessary project stakeholders and that all revisions and or progress updates are thoroughly reviewed and accepted.
- Take an active an leading role in the control of ‘time’ on the project, ensuring a protocol and full review of early warnings is in place, and generally ensure a project structure, and personal ownership of changes, is implemented.
- Ensure that a formal risk management process is in place on the project, utilising agreed BMS risk register and management process.
- Hold, chair and lead risk meeting and actively participate in formulation of mitigation and control measures. Regularly discuss risk management
- You are likely to be responsible for the technical and commercial performance of the engagement on behalf of the company. Upon commencement undertake a full handover from the bid manager /responsible director and ensure the engagement risks are fully identified and control measures in place. Lead the formulation of an internal Project Management Plan (as dictated within the BMS) that sets out the internal arrangements around delivery, resource management, and financial management and PSR establishment/ownership.
- Manage the relationships between all project stakeholders to facilitate effective communications and outcomes
- Manage the design team and site delivery team performance of delegated responsibilities
- Establish an effective and universal strategy to address major issues that may arise with the site delivery team
- Ensure the supervision team and site delivery team receives the necessary stakeholder decisions in a timely fashion
- Establish a mechanism to ensure collaborative problem solving with the site delivery team, which will involve regular dialogue with contractors, team working and risk-sharing
- Chair and lead progress meetings with the contractor and supervision consultant to pro-actively manage the project and mitigate any delivery issues prior to it impacting delivery.
- Monitor the delivery of Contract Administration services by other, and ensure such is protecting the Client as far as possible. Pro-actively monitor this service to ensure active claims protection and management is in place through the issue of contractual correspondence and record maintenance. Note if Faithful+Gould is fulfilling the role of Contract Administrator further project specific roles and responsibilities will be required to be set out in the Project Management Plan section and specific sign-off from the assigned regional director will be necessary.
- Invest in sound people management principles to ensure that the team of staff, contractors and other partners works well and provides a supportive environment for the achievement of project and individual objectives
- Uphold the values of the Company through your actions and assist to enforce Company standards at all times
- Demonstrate clear leadership
- Manage the welfare and motivation of all company direct reports, providing leadership, guidance and encouragement
- Mentor and guide direct reporting staff to grow, improve, develop and together with Senior
- Management set clear career and role objectives.
- Plan for and undertake annual performance reviews in line with company processes.
- Take overall responsibility of the ‘cost’ element of the project, even if through the monitoring and management of a third party cost consultant. If the engagement also includes cost consultancy services project specific responsibilities will need to be included in the Project Management Plan and discussed with your assigned regional director.
- Ensure effective budget control is in place across the project, and that such is reviewed and updated on minimum monthly basis.
- Where applicable lead and oversee the value management strategy.
- Oversee the award of contracts and review on behalf of the Client.
- Negotiate and convert contracts as required by the project(s)
- Manage the commercial performance of the project for Faithful+Gould in line with corporate governance requirements.
- As the lead team member for the company assigned to the project you will have overall responsibility to manage and facilitate a pro-active and positive relationship with the Client.
- Identify and resolve disputes quickly and reasonably, taking the lead role in the resolution of any disputes that may arise.
- Lead the process of Client engagement, through regular meetings, presentations and discussions during the project delivery. Be comfortable leading such scenarios and exhibit exemplar communication skills, representing the company well and in a professional manner in all cases.
- Develop and maintain excellent relationships with client representatives, consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders
- Receive and review detailed reports on the project from the design and site delivery team
- Establish formal reporting arrangements on project progress for the Client and Company
- Maintain up-to-date project site sheets and resumes for the project team for use by the Company
- Identify and communicate potential business development opportunities to the Company
- Actively promote the interests of the Company within the industry
- Generally you will have 20+ years total experience and have a track record of working on mixed-use projects for a Project Management Consultancy for 7 years, ideally with 5+ years’ experience of working in the region.
- Ideally you should possess a degree in a construction related discipline and hold a membership/Chartership from a construction related professional body.
- A competitive salary;
- Accommodation allowance;
- Transportation allowance;
- Annual leave;
- Medical and life insurance cover;
- Company gratuity scheme;
- Discretionary bonus scheme;
- Annual flight allowance to point of origin
- Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply for this rolePreview
USAContent type
BlogsPublish date
05/03/2024
Summary
Robotics, electrification, alternative power sources; not long ago, these phrases would have been little other than the stuff of a good futuristic plotline. Today, they are the forces that are d
Preview
USAContent type
BlogsPublish date
05/03/2024
Summary
Robotics, electrification, alternative power sources; not long ago, these phrases would have been little other than the stuff of a good futuristic plotline. Today, they are the forces that are d
Related job roles
Salary
Location
Montréal
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Engineering (Other)
Category
Permanent
Location
Toronto
Montréal
Description
AtkinsRéalis est actuellement à la recherche d’une ingénieure ou d’un ingénieur en structure - Tunnel.A ce poste, vous serez amené à concevoir des tunnels pour les infrastructures de transport, de bar
Reference
R-114656
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
North York
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Engineering (Other)
Market
Cities & development
Category
Permanent
Location
North York
Description
Intermediate Mechanical EngineerAre you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities
Reference
R-114623
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Riyadh
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Engineering (Other)
Category
Permanent
Location
Riyadh
Description
We are currently looking for a Service Delivery Expert for our major rail metro project, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and managing the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contractors duri
Reference
R-107615
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Chennai
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Linxon - NewCo
Category
Permanent
Location
Chennai
Description
Join Us! We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon!What will you do?Work on pr
Reference
R-114660
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Chennai
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Linxon - NewCo
Category
Permanent
Location
Chennai
Description
Join Us! We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon!What will you do?Work on pr
Reference
R-114659
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Chennai
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Linxon - NewCo
Category
Permanent
Location
Chennai
Description
Join Us! We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon!What will you do?Work on pr
Reference
R-114657
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Chennai
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Linxon - NewCo
Category
Permanent
Location
Chennai
Description
Join Us! We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon!What will you do?Work on pr
Reference
R-114652
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Chennai
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Linxon - NewCo
Category
Permanent
Location
Chennai
Description
Join Us! We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon!What will you do?Work on pr
Reference
R-114651
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Chennai
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Linxon - NewCo
Category
Permanent
Location
Chennai
Description
Job Title: SCM Risk Intelligence Analyst Location: Chennai, IndiaJoin Us! We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company d
Reference
R-114639
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Oak Ridge
Job Type
Full Time
Career Area
Trade & Labor
Market
Nuclear
Category
Permanent
Location
Oak Ridge
Description
Why join us? It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of maki
Reference
R-114625
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
AtkinsRéalis
Talent community
Would you like to know more? Not ready to apply? Join our talent community to stay connected and engaged with us at AtkinsRéalis.
Find out more