Campus Living - Capital Works Project Manager

Role Description Summary of Role:

• Consult with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that projects are designed to the operational and brand requirements • Ensure that planning and building approvals are achieved in accordance with feasibility, time and cost constraints • Agreement of procurement strategy and assist in the tender/appointment process of consultants and contractors with the Procurement Manager • Preparation of the scope of work documentation, specifications, drawings and bills of quantity for tendering process • Review and appraise contractor’s proposals/quotations/bids. Prepare and issue recommendations • Submit projects for internal approval preparing business cases as required • Identify, appoint and manage construction related consultants, as required • Prepare appropriate building or sub-contractor construction contracts/agreements (JCT, NEC or other) in conjunction with the Procurement Manager and Legal Advisor • Take responsibility for delivery of schemes. Undertake regular site visit to ensure progress is being made. Organise and chair regular progress meetings including on site pre commencement meetings, site progress meetings, and design meetings • Ensure that all work is delivered in accordance with the specification • Ensure that all work is delivered to a high standard of workmanship • Inspect work and ensure any snags are completed prior to operational handover. Operate defects clearance procedure • Prepare O&M manual information and ensure that it is complete and verified before handover to regional maintenance management • Contract administration of the design, engineering and construction contracts for example JCT / NEC and consultant forms of appointment • Undertake valuation of work in progress and certifying payments • Prepare and present cost reports including estimation of project payments (cash outflow) and any actual or potential cost variations • Verify and sign off final accounts • Liaise with Regional Maintenance Managers re defects/responsive maintenance • Confirm with the Property Asset Manager the life cycle cost plan (LCCP) adjustments based on the as installed elements / equipment and specifications • Explore emerging design/environmental/product development issues that may in future either impact the business or provide a possible competitive advantage Relationship Management: • Develop and maintain clear and appropriate communications with all key stakeholders and staff and work collaboratively in the execution of all assigned projects • Develop and maintain clear and appropriate communications with external stakeholders such as University Executive and third party owners as required • Build and maintain good relationships with architects, builders, technical consultants and other supply chain partners • Manage conflicting priorities and the expectations of multiple stakeholders • Ensure appropriate strategies are prepared to resolve any disputes, disagreements or issues that may arise with any of the stakeholders in an effective and prompt manner

To manage replacement, renovation and refurbishment programmes across the student accommodation portfolio. Progressing multiple projects from inception, design, engineering, construction, completion and handover, taking the initiative on; the technical solution and outcomes, application of relevant technical standards, business case preparation, appointments and contracts for design teams, contractors and suppliers, reporting to and interfacing with all internal stakeholders, applying appropriate communication, organisational and analytical skills at all times. Position Level: Level 2 Reports to: Director, Asset Services Direct Reports: None Relationships: Property Asset Manager Regional General Managers Regional Maintencance Managers Accomodation management Procurement Manager Consultants, Contractors & Suppiers Mobility: Nation Wide Authorities: Per Delegration of Authorities policy Effective Date: Sept 2018 Key Accountabilities: • Undertake the role of Project Manager for assigned Replacement, Renovation and Refurbishment projects at multiple locations • Preparation of feasibility studies and business case information for approval • Prepare and manage project timelines • Prepare project execution plans and manage the project registers recording actions and risks • Prepare project budgets and manage costs. Ensuring costs are kept within approved budgets by applying change /variation control processes • Lead the project design process in the preparation of designs and specifications that are cost-effective, meet facility lifecycle and safety requirements and provide value engineered solutions

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