Construction Project Manager

Harrods; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrods seeks a Construction Project Manager to oversee key client-side projects, ensuring timely and quality delivery from initiation to completion. The role requires strong project management skills, collaboration with various stakeholders, and the ability to manage complex project budgets while driving effective teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experienced in construction project management, leading complex projects.
• Ability to create innovative solutions and make informed decisions.
• Skilled in documentation management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-side projects from initiation to completion.
• Define project scope and objectives, managing stakeholder involvement.
• Conduct risk analysis and measure project performance continuously.

Skills

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Conflict Resolution

Data Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Surveying

Project Management Professional (MAPM)

Job description

We are looking for a Construction Project Manager to lead a variety of key client-side projects from initiation to completion including building fabric, facade repair and maintenance to public landscaping and warehouse improvements. You will lead high performing teams of contractors, consultants and colleagues, ensuring projects are delivered within agreed time, cost and quality parameters.

About The Role

You will be experienced in project design and planning, collaboration and coordination with designated teams, and delivery of results within deadlines and budget constraints. You will also be responsible for the oversight of team members, setting deadlines, designating assignments, and monitoring every stage of project progress. You will be skilled in tracking progress, summarising results, and communicating with management, clients, and other stakeholders.

You will also:

• Define project objectives and scope, identifying involvement of internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and lead planning sessions for project development and execution.
• Create detailed programmes, project parameters, and budget expectations.
• Assemble project teams and invite proposals for financial review and instruction via correct contractual mechanism.
• Document project activities, obstacles, costs, and results.
• Compile funding requests in a simple but detailed format to clearly illustrate the rationale for the proposed project.
• Organise for annual building fabric surveys to identify and address both public safety and watertightness building defects. Challenge design solutions and methodology to mitigate against business impact.
• Conduct risk analysis to reduce unforeseen obstacles and costs.
• Measure project performance and progress throughout project execution.
• Manage client and other stakeholder expectations to maintain productive and engaged relationships.
  
  

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Building Surveying/Architectural Technologist/Construction Management
• Experience in construction project management, ideally on the client side, with demonstrable expertise in overseeing complex, multi-faceted projects.
• Project Management Professional with MAPM qualifications working towards Project Management MRICS qualification.
• Strong budget management skills to minimise project cost overruns.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills (both internal and external).
• Ability to identify and analyse problems, create innovative solutions, and make informed decisions to facilitate project success.
• Documentation management and reporting abilities.
• Skilled and confident in conflict management and conflict resolution.
• Ability to set and meet project deadlines while maintaining the highest standards.
• Data analytical skills to analyse project goals, ongoing metrics, and final results.
  
  

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

Uniquely You

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

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