Project Manager in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
1. PURPOSE OF JOB
To manage projects on behalf of Client
To act as client contact and retain overall responsibility for successful delivery of projects on time and to budget
To secure repeat business through proactive client management
2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Arrange client start up meeting and act as principal client contact
* To liaise with Commercial and Planning teams to provide appropriate support to the bid/project
* To lead and direct a project team consisting of design & construction, commercial, planning, testing & commissioning and support personnel throughout the project life cycle
* To be responsible for delivering the projects to time, cost and quality and in accordance with the Integrated Management System (Project Delivery Manual)
* Provision of a professional, first class, consistent and effective project management service to clients
* Ensure that projects comply fully with all statutory and regulatory provisions including HMRI and the CDM Regulations
* To actively liaise with Principal Project Manager to identify and resolve any problems in project delivery, including anticipated problems as well as over-spend and late delivery
* Undertake the role of Planning Supervisor when required
* Ensuring that for all relevant projects, Project Execution Plans are prepared and adhered to throughout the project life cycle
* Ensure project costs are regularly reviewed and invoices are raised on a regular basis
* Ensure project change control procedures are established and adhered to
* Work closely with Project Engineers in order to ensure client requirements are properly interpreted and reflected in the deliverables
* Resolve conflicts over resource allocation
* Ensure regular effective communication with clients and project teams
* Review and approval of reports for remit compliance
* Review and approval of drawings for remit compliance
* Ensure projects are closed and archived and complete the lessons learn process (IMS)
* Apply procedures and systems to ensure the safety of staff, and others, affected by the operations of CRIS
* Any other duties as required
* Acting Deputy Team Leader
3. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Knowledge
Three years Rail industry related experience and proven success in the management of projects.
Experience of managing multi-disciplinary railway infrastructure projects
A thorough working knowledge of the project management control system and project of the railway system
A recognised expert in chosen technical field
Sound market/commercial knowledge
Competence and skills
Membership of The Association for Project Management and/or membership of a relevant professional institution.
Sound management techniques with the ability to apply these through all project phases
Demonstrate working/communicating across teams within the company to ensure delivery of projects. Able to identify links and integrate with the business
A team player capable of leading and focusing team members to achieve objectives
Sound management techniques with the ability to apply these through all project phases
A recognised expert in chosen technical field
Sound market/commercial knowledge
Ability to multi- task, prioritise and work well under pressure
Training in risk assessment and environmental awareness
Computer literate - Microsoft office
Excellent presentation skills