Director Project Delivery

Studio AKAMÁ; Valladolid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading architecture and design studio is seeking a Director of Project Delivery to oversee national projects and enhance client relationships. This role requires extensive expertise in high-end real estate development, strong communication skills, and a focus on quality delivery. The successful candidate will engage in both office work and site visits, ensuring adherence to project standards and timelines.

Formación

• Fluency in English is essential; advanced Spanish is required.
• Experience with BIM and understanding technical aspects from a site perspective.
• At least 12 years of relevant experience, leading teams of 10 or more.

Responsabilidades

• Overall responsibility for project delivery according to AKAMÁ standards.
• Communicate at a management level with construction companies and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with design quality and project timelines.

Conocimientos

Communication

Project Management

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Educación

Architect/Engineer

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 a 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 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 project stage).

Scope:

• Overall responsibility for project delivery according to AKAMÁ standards.
• Construction costs per residential villa range between 7 and 20 million EUR. Hospitality projects are larger in scope.
• Oversee all national projects in the delivery phase.
• Revise timelines and check feasibility to ensure on-time delivery with the project manager.
• Review budget compliance to ensure on-cost delivery with the project manager.
• Ensure correct execution of design details and defined quality/precision with the project manager.
• Serve as the contact person for clients on important issues and contingencies.
• Communicate at a management level with construction companies, major/critical/international suppliers.
• Expand the network of suppliers/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/RFQ processes.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers, representing the client’s interests.
• Adapt or revise contracts related to project delivery.
• Oversee and improve delivery processes, methodology, and IT support.
• Lead debriefing and lessons learned to feedback into design and construction processes.
• Define themes/topics for knowledge management with the Director of Design.
• Focus on solutions, not problems.
• Be persistent, not accepting “no” for an answer.
• Be meticulous and detail-oriented.
• Be organized and methodical.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, being fair but clear.

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, proportion, and aesthetic precision.
• 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 an international team is desirable.
• Experience in high-end real estate development, architecture, design, or project management within an international context.
• Management of teams of approximately 10 or more people.
• At least 12 years of relevant experience, typically end of 30s to mid-40s age range.

Interested? Let’s talk.

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