Job Description

Project Manager (Mechanically biased)– HVAC, £85,000
Project Manager required to work for a large facilities maintenance company, who are expanding their projects department due to organic growth.

You must possess excellent knowledge of commercial building services, specializing in central plant replacement projects involving chillers, boilers, AHUs, and main plant replacement with a good understanding of mechanical design concepts.

Identify and generate project opportunities.
Work with developers, designers and sub-contractors to define and document scope of work.
Develop and understand the full scope of works in line with the desired project business case and in turn outcome. Carry out full tender analysis of all subcontractor returns.
In the main taking on the role of the principal contractor.
Identify, reduce and manage all statutory and commercial risks associated with the project they are leading.
Ensure 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 “end to end”. Activities to include but not be limited to estimating, business development, quantity surveying, subcontractor management and site manager duties.
Work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the project.
Ensure customer acceptance is adhered to, in writing and in line with the project plans.
Mutually agree on 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 in an agreed format.
Identify and develop a short/medium and long term pipeline of Project opportunities.
Building Relationships:
Commercial Awareness:
Full accountability for the P&L on each project.
Ensure that all financial objectives are met.
Value all subcontractor accounts and make an application for payment.
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:
Engage with subcontractors under the correct commercial terms.
Define the project plan and programme to deliver the works.
Appraise all subcontractor RAMS to make sure that they are suitable and sufficient
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.
Closeout all final accounts with both the customer and all those in the supply chain.
Commercial awareness
Strong financial acumen
Ability to understand commercial and financial metrics
Internal and external customer management
Networking skills
Fully competent with Project Management methodology
Minimum of 5 years proven Project Management experience in an M&E, FM, construction or critical environment
IOSH Managing Safely and/or SMSTS
Recognised qualification in Mechanical engineering