Project Manager

JCDecaux North America; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JCDecaux North America seeks a Construction Project Manager to support design, feasibility and budget estimates while appraising new proposals. You will liaise with internal teams and the JCDecaux Corp Team in France to confirm product choices and drive tender and budget processes.

The role covers construction phase delivery, H&S compliance, and handover to operations, with extensive UK travel and a focus on cost control and contractor management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction or Project Management.
• Validated project & contractor management.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations 2015.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Conversant with H&S management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support design, feasibility studies and budget estimating.
• Appraise new project proposals.
• Lead tender processes and contractor appointments.
• Coordinate with JCDecaux Corp Team in France.
• Manage budgets and cost control.
• Oversee H&S and CDM compliance on site.
• Handover to operations and project closure.
• Liaise with stakeholders and report progress.
• Travel across UK portfolio.

Skills

Project management

H&S management

Strong communicator

Presentation skills

UK travel flexible

Driving licence

Education

Engineering/Construction/PM degree

IOSH/NEBOSH (Desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What you'll be doing...

• Support the Development and Planning teams on design, feasibility studies and budget estimating.

• Appraising new project proposals.

• Liaise with other departments to ensure all aspects of build are covered (H&S, Development, IT & Operations).

• Creation of the Project Initiation Document (PID).

• Procure pre-tender investigations and conceptual designs for assembly of tender.

• Tender process (produce and contribute towards project tenders, ITT to contractors, tender receipt and evaluation).

• Work with the JCDecaux Corp Team in France to confirm product choice.

• Budget creation and confirmation.

Delivery Management (Construction Phase)

• Review project programme and report internally.

• Handle the design process (engineering & aesthetics) to accurate standards.

• Troubleshooting landlord issues during construction and ensure landlord relationships are well maintained.

• Gain approval to build (internal & external).

• Tender awards, designer and contractor appointments.

• Lead all aspects of thebuildincluding H&S, CPPs, CDM compliance, contractor performance and ensuring satisfaction of collaborators.

• Ensure contractors perform their contract & project duties.

• Be confident and clear in risk and variation.

Construction Site Health & Safety Duties

• To review Construction Phase Plans and RAMS for compliancetospecification and methodology. Forward to H&S for their approval andhandlethe process until the CPP is fully approved.

• Ensure contractor H&S resources meet company, project and legislative requirements.

• Conduct construction site inspections.

• Ensure all contractors are regularly inspected and audited for compliance with Company policies and to ensure best value isdelivered at all times.

• Liaise with Operations supervisors/managers to improve overall H&S efficiency and ensure all operational practices align with current health & safety regulations.

Handover to Operations & Project Closure

• Lead completion and acceptance of H&S file in line with CDM regulations.

• Run approval and handover to operations.

• Live service acceptance (IT performance & CCTV monitoringetc).

• Bring Project to close on time and publish lessons learnt.

Relationship Management

• Develop relationships internally and externally with the key stakeholders.

• Assemble design teams (external and internal).

• Assist in finding opportunities for cost reduction through design, construction methods, materials and volume discounts and with any ad-hoc projects.

• Attend regular team meetings and action issues raised by acting upon minutes taken.

• Conduct regular performance reviews with all contractors.

Finance

• Negotiate with contractors on best price before placing orders.

• Agree payment schedules for projects

• Handle project variations, track & control costs

• Receipt all purchase orders

• Have an eye for figures, appreciate cost control and budgets.

• Projects typically range in value from £50k to £2m.

A little bit about you...

• Professional and strong communicator - both written and spoken.

• Good presentation skills.

• Innovative and self-motivated; goodtime-management.

• Investigative and analytical skills.

• A flexible approach as extensive travel of the UK portfolio required.

• A full clean drivinglicence.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Engineering, Construction or Project Management.

• Validated project & contractor management.

• Construction knowledge.

• Process agreeable - Understand the value of process & how it benefits all.

• Strong awareness of safety and quality principles.

• An understanding of CDM Regulations 2015.

• Fullyconversantwith Microsoft Office.

• Conversant with H&S Management systems and aspects of risk management in a multi-site environment.

Desirable

• PRINCE2 foundation or practitioner.

• Qualified in occupational health and safety to IOSH and/ or NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent an advantage.

A little bit more about us...

• We believe in building a diverse and inclusive culture and positive employee experience.

• We are One Team, more than just ourselves.

• We are customer first, we understand, and help solve our customers problems.

• We Test & Learn, we are empowered to learn and grow, unafraid of change.

• We choose to care, we are committed to doing the right thing, the right way.

It's really important to us that we give as much to our colleagues as they give to us.

Our latest Belonging Survey showed that our colleagues feel valued and listened to as we continue to build an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, belong and be their authentic selves.

We believe that diversity of thought, experience and background provides the platform for great creativity,

We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

Many of our Colleagues work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.