Deputy Design and Construction Project Management Head and Sub-region (UK) Senior Project Manager

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the real estate sector is seeking a Deputy Design and Construction Project Management Head. The role involves managing complex construction projects, ensuring best practices in project delivery, and leading teams to achieve business objectives focused on wellness and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing corporate construction projects.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of workspaces focusing on wellness and sustainability.
• Oversee contractors and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client Service

Programming

Education

Degree in construction

Degree in project management

Degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Job Description

The firm is investing in real estate to support expansion, business synergy, workplace uplift, 5 days a week work in the office, and new businesses, translating into an unprecedented book of work across the region. The Global Real Estate Project Management team is responsible for the successful delivery of UK projects. We lead with passion and commitment to get things done, implementing best practices, a business mindset, market acumen, while thoughtfully managing risk and control. The candidate must have excellent programming skills and good technical & engineering knowledge related to building construction, codes, and regulations.

As Deputy Design and Construction Project Management Head and Senior Project Manager (UK) in the Global Real Estate department, you will manage, in conjunction with key partners, the delivery of workspaces anchored in wellness, sustainability, flexibility, culture, and hospitality. You will also develop, nurture, and manage teams. Acting as Deputy to the Regional D&C Head, you will support project activities and regional initiatives, ensuring consistency and best practices across EMEA. You will manage the entire lifecycle of construction projects—from due diligence, programming, design, procurement, construction, reporting, quality control, to cost management—to meet project objectives, budget, schedule, quality, and business needs.

Job responsibilities:

1. Create a strategic execution plan considering market nuances, best practices, resources, procurement, etc., to optimize timing, cost, and business outcomes.
2. Lead technical due diligence in collaboration with transaction and engineering teams, aligning with project and business objectives.
3. Manage engagement of consultants and delivery suppliers, including GCs, furniture, and specialized trades, with partners in procurement and internal experts.
4. Support bid document preparation, scope definition, technical & commercial reviews, and improve procurement efficiency.
5. Manage planning and design processes closely with regional and sub-regional stakeholders to meet milestones and business goals.
6. Oversee contractors and suppliers, manage risks, and ensure site safety programs are effective.
7. Conduct regular site visits to track progress and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
8. Collaborate to deliver workspaces emphasizing wellness, sustainability, flexibility, culture, and hospitality, aiming for certifications like LEED and Carbon Zero.
9. Act as program integrator with CAO and Technology partners, managing technical and integration meetings.
10. Ensure PM Web is the primary source for project data, reporting, and approvals; manage projects in line with compliance controls.
11. Prepare monthly reports, monitor budgets, manage design/construction changes, and ensure timely financial closure.

Required qualifications, skills, and capabilities:

1. Degree in construction, project management, engineering, or related fields.
2. Extensive experience managing all phases of corporate construction/fit-out projects and leading multiple complex projects.
3. Experience as an internal project manager within a corporate real estate organization, with exposure to EMEA markets.
4. Knowledge of commercial architecture, interior renovation, workplace planning, project management, building codes, and safety standards.
5. Proven fiscal accountability across the project lifecycle, including post-occupancy.
6. Excellent client service skills and ability to ensure project profitability.
7. Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship management skills.
8. Proficiency in programming, space planning, and industry-standard project management tools, including Microsoft Office suite.
9. Excellent presentation skills, both oral and written.