Foster + Partners
Role summary
Using the most up-to-date project management standards, the Design Management team provides support to the design teams. We play a key role throughout the design and construction phases, from programming, change control, and procurement to document control, payments and risk management.
Role Definition
Job title: Project Manager
Reporting to: Manager on a day-to-day basis and ultimately to the Head of Management Group
Responsibilities
*Liaise with Senior Management with regards to all Potential fees
*Fee calculations and reviewing appointments for potential projects and client chargeback of costs, liaison with Project Cost Controllers
*Advise on contract administration for Job Captains and assist with resolving contractual difficulties
*Assist with Project Management in liaison with the Planner and advise on construction programmes
*Assist Job Captains to maintain compliance and review project plans
*Conduct site visits to review progress and check for contractor’s compliance
*Advise on specification content regarding achievability and compatibility with building contract and appointment
*Maintain up to date knowledge of trade contractors and of current market situation
*Collate and record information relating to Potential Fees and proposals
*Provide analysis of Potential Fees through reporting and gathering of information
*Provide co-ordination of procurement advice to Job Captains
*Compiling schedules of Fee Proposals estimating values
*Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required
*Equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a core priority. To support and champion the embedding of this focus as a collective workforce responsibility, EDI should be integrated, where relevant, into all workstreams
*Thorough knowledge of and compliance with F+P procedures and standards
Qualities and Skills required
*Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities
*Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based
*Excellent organisational skills
*Demonstrable experience in the building or construction industry
*A relevant post graduate qualification
*Project management experience
*Understanding of the design process
*Resilient to coping with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work under pressure
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills - articulate and diplomatic manner
*Demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks
*Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work independently as well as part of an effective team
*Methodical, accurate and consistent attention to detail
*Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information
*Self-motivated and able to take responsibility
*Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks
*Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team
*Flexible attitude
*Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally
*Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure
*Able to work as part of an effective team assisting and supporting team members
This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs. Any major changes will be discussed with the post holder