Director Project Delivery

Studio AKAMÁ; Valencia; Presencial; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading architecture and design studio seeks a Director of Project Delivery to oversee project delivery in high-end real estate. This role, based in Palma de Mallorca, focuses on ensuring compliance with AKAMÁ standards and enhancing client experiences while providing a pathway to potential partnership. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in project management, architecture, or real estate development and strong technical skills.

Formación

• 12 years of relevant experience in project management or similar fields.
• International experience preferred with large teams.
• Technical site expertise and design competency required.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee all national projects during delivery phase.
• Ensure budget compliance and on-time delivery.
• Act as the main client contact for project issues.

Conocimientos

Fluency in English

Advanced Spanish

Design competence

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Architect and/or Engineer degree

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, attention to detail, and high-quality 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 while 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 contributions.
• 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 responsibility for project delivery according to AKAMÁ standards.
• Construction costs range between 7 and 20 million EUR for residential villas; larger scope for hospitality projects.
• 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.
• Verify correct execution of design details and quality standards.
• Act as the main contact for clients regarding significant issues and contingencies.
• Communicate with construction companies, suppliers, and project stakeholders at management level.
• Expand the network of suppliers and subcontractors nationally and internationally.
• Coordinate with legal teams and other relevant parties.
• Work closely 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.
• Oversee and improve delivery processes, methodologies, and IT support.
• Lead debriefing and lessons learned sessions to feed back into the design process.
• Define themes for knowledge management with the Director of Design.
• Focus on solutions rather than problems.
• Be persistent and meticulous, with high attention to detail.
• Maintain organization and a methodical approach.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, being fair but firm.

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, and proportions.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; advanced Spanish is required; German is a plus.
• Experience with BIM, passive house, BREEAM, etc., is advantageous.

Work experience:

• International experience or experience with international teams preferred.
• Background in high-end real estate development, architecture, design studios, or project management companies.
• Management of teams of approximately 10 or more people.
• At least 12 years of relevant experience, typically end 30s to mid-40s in age.

If interested, let’s talk.

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