Project Manager

Foster + Partners Role summary Using the most up-to-date project management standards, the Design Management team provides support to the design teams. We play a key role throughout the design and construction phases, from programming, change control, and procurement to document control, payments and risk management. Role Definition Job title: Project Manager Reporting to: Manager on a day-to-day basis and ultimately to the Head of Management Group Responsibilities * Liaise with Senior Management with regards to all Potential fees * Fee calculations and reviewing appointments for potential projects and client chargeback of costs, liaison with Project Cost Controllers * Advise on contract administration for Job Captains and assist with resolving contractual difficulties * Assist with Project Management in liaison with the Planner and advise on construction programmes * Assist Job Captains to maintain compliance and review project plans * Conduct site visits to review progress and check for contractor’s compliance * Advise on specification content regarding achievability and compatibility with building contract and appointment * Maintain up to date knowledge of trade contractors and of current market situation * Collate and record information relating to Potential Fees and proposals * Provide analysis of Potential Fees through reporting and gathering of information * Provide co-ordination of procurement advice to Job Captains * Compiling schedules of Fee Proposals estimating values * Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required * Equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a core priority. To support and champion the embedding of this focus as a collective workforce responsibility, EDI should be integrated, where relevant, into all workstreams * Thorough knowledge of and compliance with F+P procedures and standards Qualities and Skills required * Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities * Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based * Excellent organisational skills * Demonstrable experience in the building or construction industry * A relevant post graduate qualification * Project management experience * Understanding of the design process * Resilient to coping with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work under pressure * Excellent written and verbal communication skills – articulate and diplomatic manner * Demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks * Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work independently as well as part of an effective team * Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally * Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure * Able to work as part of an effective team assisting and supporting team members This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs. Any major changes will be discussed with the post holder