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

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Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a Deputy Design and Construction Project Management Head to oversee construction projects across the UK. The role involves managing project lifecycles, ensuring compliance, and leading teams to deliver workspaces focused on wellness and sustainability. Candidates should possess a degree in a related field and extensive experience in corporate construction management.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing corporate construction projects.
• Direct experience in commercial architecture and workplace planning.
• Strong client service and fiscal accountability skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire lifecycle of construction projects.
• Lead technical due diligence efforts and manage engagement of consultants.
• Prepare monthly reports and monitor budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Programming

Space Planning

Education

Undergraduate or professional degree in construction, project management, engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Industry-standard project management tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob 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 and accountable for the successful delivery of UK projects. We lead with passion and commitment to get things done, implementing best practices, business mindset, market acumen while thoughtfully managing risk and control agenda. Must have excellent skills in programming, and good working technical & engineering knowledge related to building construction, building codes, and regulations.

As a Deputy Design and Construction Project Management Head and Sub-region (UK) Senior Project Manager in the Global Real Estate department, you will manage in conjunction with key partners the delivery of workspaces that are anchored along the pillars of wellness, sustainability, flexibility, culture, and hospitality. You will also develop, nurture, and manage teams. Be Deputy to the Regional D&C head for project support and regional strategic initiatives, providing consistency and best practice for all project-related activities in EMEA. Manage the entire lifecycle of a construction project from due diligence, programming, design planning, procurement, construction, reporting, quality control, to cost management to meet project objectives: budget, schedule, quality, and business functional requirements.

Job responsibilities:

1. Create a strategy for the execution plan incorporating market nuances, best practices, resourcing platform, procurement, etc., to achieve optimal timing, cost, and business outcomes.
2. Lead technical due diligence efforts in collaboration with transaction, engineering teams, and other stakeholders, aligning with project, business, and resiliency objectives.
3. Manage engagement of consultants and delivery suppliers including GCs, furniture, and specialized trades, in collaboration with procurement partners and internal experts.
4. Support the preparation of bid documents, scope, and technical and commercial reviews; implement programs for more efficient procurement.
5. Understand the business and program manage planning and design closely with the Region Head and external stakeholders to ensure milestone schedules, commercial, and business goals are met.
6. Oversee contractors and suppliers, manage risks, and ensure site safety programs are effectively implemented.
7. Conduct regular site visits to track progress and ensure standards and regulations compliance.
8. Collaborate with partners to deliver workspaces focusing on wellness, sustainability, flexibility, culture, and hospitality, and secure certifications like LEED and Carbon Zero.
9. Act as the program integrator with CAO and Technology partners, managing technical and integration meetings.
10. Ensure PM Web is the single source for project data, reporting, and approvals, managing projects in line with compliance controls and processes.
11. Prepare monthly reports, monitor ACR vs. budget, manage design/construction changes within budget, and ensure timely project financial closure.

Required qualifications, skills, and capabilities:

• An undergraduate or professional degree in construction, project management, engineering, or related fields.
• Extensive experience managing all phases of corporate construction/fit-out projects and leading multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Experience as internal project managers within a corporate real estate organization, and across EMEA markets.
• Direct experience in commercial architecture, interior renovation, workplace planning, project management, strategic planning, building construction, life safety, and building codes.
• Proven fiscal accountability for the entire project lifecycle, including post-occupancy.
• Ability to provide excellent client service and ensure project profitability.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Strong programming and space planning skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry-standard project management tools.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to prominent clients worldwide. Our approach is to serve clients with first-class service and build trusted, long-term partnerships to help achieve their objectives. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment, making reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees.

About The Team

Our professionals in Corporate Functions cover finance, risk, human resources, marketing, and more. They are essential in setting our businesses, clients, customers, and employees up for success.