Project Manager - Facilities

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS); Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) in Dublin is seeking a Project Manager to generate and deliver a variety of project work on client sites with full accountability for management and delivery of project works.

You will identify opportunities within maintenance contracts, liaise with stakeholders, lead tenders, manage budget and risk, and ensure CBRE QHSE practices are embedded. The role requires senior-level experience and the ability to drive projects end-to-end.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years proven Project Management experience in an M&E, FM, construction or critical environment
• Proven experience of running a P&L
• Demonstrable evidence of having managed a team
• Previous experience of operating at senior level

Responsibilities

• Identify and generate project opportunities from within a set portfolio of maintenance contracts.
• Liaise with key stakeholders on their requirements and explain feasibility of their schemes to become a trusted advisor.
• Work with developers, designers and sub contractors to define and document scope(s) of work(s).
• Develop and understand the full scope of works in line with the desired project business case and in turn outcome.
• Manage, run and draw up tenders on behalf of the customer as required; carry out full tender analysis of sub contractor returns.
• Work within the current CDM process; take on the role of principal contractor.
• Identify, reduce and manage all statutory and commercial risks associated with the project they are leading.
• Ensure CBRE QHSE practices and processes are fully embedded in each project.
• Ensure full compliance with project management policies and procedures.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the project(s) end-to-end; estimating, business development, quantity surveying, subcontractor management and site manager duties.

Skills

Project management

P&L management

Team leadership

Senior level experience

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Risk management

Budget management

Education

PM qualification

NEBOSH

IOSH SMSTS

CDM knowledge

Job description

Project Manager

The purpose of the role is to;

• Be responsible for generating and delivering a variety of project work on our customer sites.
• Have full accountability and responsibility for managing and delivery of project works.

General Activities

• Identify and generate project opportunities from within a set portfolio of maintenance contracts.
• Liaise with key stakeholders on their requirements and explain feasibility of their schemes to become a trusted advisor.
• Work with developers, designers and sub contractors to define and document scope(s) of work(s).
• Develop and understand the full scope of works in line with the desired project business case and in turn outcome. This is to be within agreed budget requirements and required profit margins.
• Manage, run and draw up tenders on behalf of the customer as required. Carry out full tender analysis of all sub contractor returns.
• Work within the current CDM process. In the main taking on the role of principle contractor.
• Identify, reduce and manage all statutory and commercial risks associated with the project they are leading.
• Ensure CBRE QHSE practices and processes are fully embedded in each project.
• Ensure full compliance with project management policies and procedures.
• Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of the project(s) "end to end". Activities to include but not be limited to estimating, business development, quantity surveying, sub contractor management and site manager duties.
• Work closely with relevant stake holders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the project(s).
• Ensure customer acceptance is adhered to, in writing and in line with the poject plans.
• Mutually agree payment schedules and applications for payment to the benefit of the project and the business.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current and appropriately stored.
• Provide timely monthly reports to the Head of Projects/Business Unit Director in an agreed format.

Business Development

• Identify and develop a short/medium and long term pipeline of Project opportunities from the portfolio of customers within the Business Unit.
• Leverage opportunities through visibility and presence on customer sites.
• Liaise with colleagues managers to determine and identify project opportunities. Use case studies to promote business and host key decision makers on show site tours.

Building Relationships

• Build strong effective working relationships with our customers and site teams.
• Build a pipeline of supply partners with the correct approvals in conjunction with the central procurement team.

Commercial Awareness

• Full accountability for the P&L on each project.
• Ensure that all financial objectives are met.
• Analyse variances and initiate corrective actions.
• Value all sub contractor accounts and make application for payments.
• Ensure the projects are commercially viable and satisfy the commercial terms of the contract.
• Ensure all projects are managed through Company policies and procedures in relation to commercial activities.

The Project Process

• Define and understand the scope of work to meet the customer's specification.
• Competitively price the works whilst returning expected profit margins.
• Review all pre construction information and implement a construction phase plan.
• Engage with sub contractors under the correct commercial terms.
• Define the project plan and programme to deliver the works.
• Appraise all sub contractor RAMS to make sure that they are suitable and sufficient
• Be in attendance on site for the works inclusive of any out of hour's requirements.
• Set up the QHSE processes and make sure they are monitored.
• Ensure all variations to the works are captured, costed and claimed for.
• Make sure all O&M manuals are complete and available prior to practical completion.
• Close out all final accounts with both the customer and all those in the supply chain.
• The role is self funding and therefore the post holder must recover their costs.

Making/Budgetary Control

• The post holder has full responsibility and financial control of the projects within their control

Person Specification

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years proven Project Management experience in an M&E, FM ,construction or critical environment
• Proven experience of running a P&L
• Demonstrable evidence of having managed a team
• Previous experience of operating at senior level

Qualifications

• CDM regulation
• IOSH Managing Safely and/or SMSTS
• Recognised technical qualification in construction, M or E or similar
• Business standard of written and verbal literacy and numeracy
• Recognised qualification in Project Management
• NEBOSH

Aptitude

• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong influencing skills
• Commercial awareness
• Strong financial acumen & IT skills
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to present with confidence
• Ability to understand commercial and financial metrics
• Internal and external customer management
• Networking skills
• Selling and negotiation skills
• Can manage a high degree of variability
• High degree of integrity
• Highly motivated and self-aware
• Highly organised with attention to detail
• Results focused
• Ability to deliver to deadlines

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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