My client are looking to recruit a Project Manager that comes from a Real Estate/Facilities Management background. The role is based in Graz, Austria and requires a 3 day p/wk onsite presence. The role offers approx 30hrs work p/wk that is to be performed between Monday-Friday.
The work itself can be described as follows:
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage, plan, coordinate, and support Facility Management projects from initiation to completion
- Participate in project meetings and ensure effective communication among stakeholders
- Coordinate internal team members, service providers, and subcontractors
- Develop and contribute to solutions and concepts for future Facility Management initiatives
- Monitor project progress, timelines, budgets, and deliverables
- Prepare regular project status reports for the Facility Manager
- Document project activities, project results, and lessons learned, and present findings to stakeholders
- Support occupancy management, including workplace strategy, space utilization, workplace allocation, and room planning
- Administer and coordinate requirements management processes
- Ensure compliance with site standards, procedures, and safety requirements
- Support procurement and contract-related activities where required
Skills & Qualification:
- German language skills at CEFR Level C1 or higher (written and spoken)
- English language skills at CEFR Level B2 or higher (written and spoken)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Structured, solution-oriented, and proactive working style
- High level of reliability, commitment, and teamwork
- Technical affinity and analytical thinking skills
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred:
- Professional experience in project management, Facility Management, workplace management, construction management, or a related field
- Experience in coordinating external service providers and subcontractors
- Knowledge of occupancy management, workplace planning, and building operations
- Completed technical apprenticeship or vocational qualification
- Higher technical education (e.g., HTL, BULME, Meister/Master Craftsman qualification, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field)
Personal Attributes:
- Strong organizational and coordination skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Self-motivated with a hands-on mentality
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
- Customer- and service-oriented mindset
- Enthusiasm for driving continuous improvement and taking on new challenges