Director Project Delivery

Studio AKAMÁ; Sevilla; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading architecture and design studio is seeking a Director of Project Delivery based in Palma de Mallorca. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the on-time delivery of high-end real estate projects, managing budgets, and overseeing coordination with various stakeholders. Applicants should possess extensive experience in architecture or engineering, strong communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to exceptional projects across multiple regions and potentially advance towards a partnership role.

Formación

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
• Fluency in English and advanced Spanish required.
• Experience with international teams preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee all national projects during the delivery phase.
• Ensure budget compliance and project timelines.
• Lead negotiations and manage supplier relationships.

Conocimientos

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Educación

Architect and/or Engineer

Herramientas

BIM

BREEAM

Passive House

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, 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 a clear definition of volumes, 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) road 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 the project stage).

Scope:

• Overall responsible for project delivery according to AKAMÁ standards.
• Construction costs for residential villas range between 7 and 20 million EUR; hospitality projects are larger.
• Oversee all national projects during the delivery phase.
• Revise timelines and check feasibility to ensure on-time delivery with project managers.
• Ensure budget compliance for on-cost delivery with project managers.
• Verify correct execution of design details and quality standards with project managers.
• Act as the contact person for clients on important issues and contingencies.
• Communicate at a management level with construction companies, major suppliers, and international partners.
• Expand the network of suppliers and subcontractors for local and international projects.
• Coordinate with client lawyers and other relevant parties.
• Collaborate with the Chief Designer and architects on planning and design topics.
• Supervise tendering and RFQ processes.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers, representing the client's interests.
• Adapt or revise contracts related to project delivery.
• Improve delivery processes, methodologies, and IT support.
• Lead debriefing and lessons learned sessions to feed back into the design process.
• Define themes/topics for knowledge management with the Director of Design.
• Focus on solutions rather than problems.
• Be persistent and detail-oriented.
• Maintain an organized and methodical approach.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, functioning effectively as a team player.

Education and expertise:

• Architect and/or Engineer with a mix of technical and architectural education.
• Site expertise, understanding typical pitfalls and crucial elements from a technical perspective.
• Design competence, with an eye for finishes, detailing, alignment, leveling, proportioning, and aesthetics.
• Fluency in English is essential; advanced Spanish is required; German is a plus.
• Experience with BIM, Passive House, BREEAM, etc., is advantageous.

Work experience:

• International work experience or experience with international teams 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.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, typically age between late 30s and mid-40s.

Interested? Let’s talk.

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