Project Manager Construction

Henley Chase; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Role and Responsibilities
As a project manager you will need to:

1. Follow a standard process, as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI)
2. Initiate the project - check feasibility and work out budgets, teams and resources
3. Carry out planning - this will include setting goals and objectives, defining roles and producing schedules and timelines for tasks - in accordance with the needs of your client. Some tools, such as Gantt charts, can be used to create a visual project plan
4. Select, lead and motivate your project team from both internal and external stakeholder organizations
5. Manage the project - which includes coordinating the project team to keep them on track and keeping the project on budget
6. Carry out monitoring and control activities in order to track the progress of the project
7. Identify and manage risks to ensure delivery is on time
8. Implement any necessary changes throughout the process
9. Report regularly to management and the client
10. Close the project - including evaluating successes and challenges to enhance learning for your next project

PMI - 5 phases
1. Conception and initiation
2. Planning
3. Execution
4. Performance/monitoring
5. Project close

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
* Answerable to the construction lead and to produce KPI reports to demonstrate projects on track in all regards
* Return on investment - quantify project value and gauge an investments profitability
* Cost performance index - efficiently use project funds
* Schedule performance index - performance of executing a project schedule
* Resource management

The successful candidate must be computer literate, well organised, be presentable and have good personal skills together with a solid all-round construction knowledge and project delivery experience.