Mechanical Project Manager

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Role Purpose:

The SPGC EMEA Project Manager is responsible for ensuring a high level of client satisfaction within their areas and countries of responsibility. Delivering and supporting key initiatives as well as ensuring consistency in processes and project related SPGC delivery. Working closely with the client PM team the PM will lead the co-ordination of the on-site mechanical and construction projects. The role will focus on ensuring that each project  under their responsibility is scheduled, planned and delivered on time and that the activity is delivered at its best possible level of cost and operating efficiency. They will with the help of the team  provide highly responsive and proactive management services. This role will report to the SPGC Site lead.

Key Attributes:

Leadership: Acts with integrity, knows how to delegate, holds themselves and their colleagues to a high standard, listens to the team, and acts decisively.

Organization: Excels at organization so that nothing gets left by the wayside and everyone knows who is accountable for what.

Communication: Clearly and articulately expresses to team members and stakeholders their responsibilities and program status updates and risks; provides a vision for what they are working to accomplish that everyone can understand and get behind

Role Description:

• Client/ Stakeholder Management. Coordination and management of Subcontractors.
• Build and develop effective client/stakeholder relationships across multiple levels of the organization.
• Be the primary POC for delivery of asset overhauls, Mechanical system renovations, utility system major repairs and general construction projects– providing regular updates on progress at scheduled meetings.
• Systems may include, Compressors, Chillers, Boilers, AHU, Burners, Scrubber, Exhaust, piping, ducting, pumping and water systems.
• Client/ Stakeholder Management . Coordination and management of Subcontractors.
• Build and develop effective client/stakeholder relationships across multiple levels of the organization .
• Be the primary POC for delivery of construction projects– providing regular updates on progress at scheduled meetings.
• Maintain excellent relationships with project managers, operational teams, client and designers to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Work closely with the IFM Operational teams to drive consistency and co-ordination during project execution.
• Provide input and expertise to client building design and strategies where applicable.
• Document and analyse information and processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management.
• Develop, lead and co-ordinate construction activities with project team
• Management of small works where applicable.
• Ensure ‘Building Ready’ status for handover
• Schedule or organize site specific visits when required.
• Schedule / Attend  and lead client and JLL internal/external project related meetings.
• Ensure JLL processes are implemented and correctly followed/maintained.
• Observe and report building related snags /issues via the correct channels.
• Recommend continuous quality improvement practices and implement industry best practice.
• Ensure contingency plans are in place for all work activities.
• Full involvement in Health and Safety Management of construction projects.

Key Performance Measures:

• High customer satisfaction rating.
• Successful delivery of construction projects.
• Successful co-ordination between key stakeholders.
• Relationship management.

Skills:

• Project Management of large mechanical plant overhauls a distinct advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with executive level internal and external clients.
• Organizational and detailed-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage differing needs of the business.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including MS Project.

Competencies

• Independent, resourceful, possess keen ability to learn and with excellent work ethic.
• Ability to multi-task working within a team structure and work independently.
• Assumes complete responsibility for assignments of moderate complexity and continues to aggressively improve skill base.
• Quality management of the projects.
• Project documentation and reporting ability.
• Every day is different and in all these activities, we’d encourage you to show your ingenuity.

Sound like you? To apply ideally you need to have:

• Experience in a similar role.
• Experience in Construction Project Management, preferably supporting Client operations.
• Construction related Project Management degree preferred.
• Experience in managing and supporting construction projects from inception to close out.
• Leadership – Ability and experience in leading a team of subcontractors.
• Experience in writing scope documents preferred.
• The skillset to manage schedules , budgets, contracts, invoices, processes.
• An intrinsic  thirst for continuous improvement through self -motivation.
• Experience in the Performance Management   of key stakeholders.
• Problem Solving and Strategic Thinking  skills.
• Ability to connect technical matters with monetary and business constraints.
• Capacity to deal with ambiguity and solve complex problems effectively.
• Analytical, proven ability to solve problems using an objective approach.
• Demonstrate an ability to look at long term solutions.
• Project Management and Organizational Skills.
• Planning and organizational skills to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated client relationship skills.
• Strong communicator – good presentation skills and possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible – able to adapt and effectively deal with rapidly changing, situations.
• Proven ability to initiate and follow through with improvement initiatives.
• Able to work independently and be a team player

Location:

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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