Director Project Delivery

Studio AKAMÁ; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company dedicated to architecture and design is seeking a Director of Project Delivery in Madrid. The candidate will oversee project delivery for high-end properties, engage with clients, and manage teams effectively while ensuring on-time and on-budget project completion. Ideal applicants should have a degree in architecture or engineering, extensive project management experience, and fluency in English and Spanish.

Formación

• 12+ years of relevant experience in project delivery and management.
• Fluency in English; advanced Spanish skills required.
• Experience with high-end real estate development and international teams.

Responsabilidades

• Overall responsible for project delivery according to AKAMÁ standards.
• Supervise project execution and budget compliance.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers and maintain client relations.

Conocimientos

Team management

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Educación

Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Herramientas

BIM

BREEAM

Descripción del empleo

Akamá is an architecture and design studio as well as a real estate development company.

Established on Mallorca in 1997.

Specialized in architecture, landscaping, interior design, and art, Akamá creates truly exceptional properties in the Mediterranean, Europe, the MENA region, and beyond.

The team encompasses a variety of backgrounds with one common goal :

The drive to create a unique experience for every client.

Every engagement is developed with extreme care and attention to detail and finishing.

Akamá was granted the status of being of “interés general” to Spain in 2022 for its engagement in sustainability within the real estate sector.

Each project emphasizes formal simplicity and clear volume definition, drawing on the poetry of the context.

Role :

• Director of Project Delivery based in Palma de Mallorca.
• Potential medium to long-term (3-5 years) pathway to partnership related to business development contribution.
• Workplace is approximately 50% in the office and 50% on construction site visits (visiting each project every fortnight on average, depending on project stage).

Scope :

• Overall responsible for project delivery according to AKAMÁ standards.
• Construction costs range between 7 and 20 million EUR per residential villa; larger scope for hospitality projects.
• Oversee all national projects in the delivery phase.
• Revise timelines and check feasibilities to ensure on-time delivery with the project manager.
• Ensure budget compliance and on-cost delivery with the project manager.
• Supervise correct execution of design details and quality standards with the project manager.
• Serve as the contact person for clients on major issues and contingencies.
• Communicate with construction companies, suppliers, and project parties at a management level.
• Expand network of suppliers / subcontractors nationally and internationally.
• Coordinate with client lawyers and relevant project parties on general topics.
• Coordinate and liaise with the Chief Designer and architects regarding planning and design.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers, representing the client’s interests.
• Adapt or revise contracts related to project delivery.
• Oversee and improve delivery processes, methodologies, and IT support.
• Lead debriefing and lessons learned sessions to feedback into the design process.
• Define themes / topics for knowledge management with the Director of Design.
• Focus on solutions rather than problems.
• Be persistent and not accept “no” for an answer.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail.
• Be organized and methodical.
• Work as a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Education and expertise :

• Architect and / or Engineer with a mix of technical and architectural education.
• Site expertise : knowledge of common pitfalls and crucial elements from a technical perspective.
• Design competence : keen eye for finishes, detailing, alignment, levelling, proportioning, and aesthetic precision.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; advanced Spanish skills are required. German is a plus.
• Experience with BIM, passive house, BREEAM, etc., is advantageous.

Work experience :

• International work experience or experience with an international team is preferred.
• Experience in high-end real estate development, architecture / design studios, or project management companies.
• Management of teams of approximately 10 or more people.
• 12+ years of relevant experience, ideally aged late 30s to mid-40s.

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