Facade Project Manager

Skanska; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Façade Project Manager to oversee the delivery of façade packages from design to handover. The role involves managing project timelines, conducting inspections, and ensuring quality standards are met while staying within budget. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in façade engineering and project management, with the ability to maintain high standards of safety and quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proficient understanding of façade engineering and detail design.
• Strong ability to deliver façade packages on time and budget.
• Good project and site management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall package delivery from design to handover.
• Conduct on-site and off-site inspections for quality assurance.
• Coordinate activities with design and contractor teams.

Skills

Project Management

Façade Engineering

Quality Inspection

Education

Engineering or Construction Qualifications

Job description

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We are looking for a Façade Project Manager to join our Building team, to have overall accountability and day-today management for the delivery of the façade package, from design to handover.

This is a key role in completing the design, production and safe installation to agreed programmes and within budget, whilst resolving issues and concluding all actions in order to achieve milestones.

Established in the UK in 2000, Skanska has more than 3,300 local experts delivering projects across sectors including real estate, defence, education, highways, rail and water. Our Building team have created inspiring places to work including Norton Folgate in London and Unity Place in Swindon. Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 30,000 teammates, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.

What you'll do:

• Chair design and site progress meetings, produce minute and track/conclude actions. Ensuring all deliverables are produced to programme.
• Review and comment/approve of package issued documentation, for example drawings, reports, technical queries, requests for information, safe system of works and risk assessments, etc.
• Collaborate with package quantity surveyor for package cost control.
• Day-to-day liaison with design team and specialist contractor team for all design, production, and installation matters.
• Carry out off-site and on-site inspections to assess production status, ensure quality of manufacturing and installation including testing and benchmarking, relevant reporting.
• Coordinate and monitor all site activities associated with the façade, in partnership with other package managers and with due consideration to other packages/trades and their interfaces.
• Develop short/medium and long term programmes incl. last planner sessions.
• Track progress vs. package programme, identify and implement corrective actions to meet deadlines.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety are always maintained on site with a proactive approach.
• Oversee the management of the sites activities e.g. pre-cast installation interfaces, windows and other facade works, ensuring design compliance, RAMS, installation, inspections
• Develop a good working relationship with the clients team, consultants, sub-contractors and external parties to ensure the successful execution of the works.
• Ensure all project specifications, quality requirements (including on-site inspections and checks) and industry good practices are followed throughout the project.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Proficient and proven understanding of façade engineering, detail design, testing, production and installation, technical/material information.
• Strong ability to deliver façade packages on time and on budget at all project stages.
• Good project and site management skills.
• Accustomed to factory visits (inc. abroad), quality/progress inspection, relevant reporting
• Appropriate engineering/construction qualifications and competency