Senior Project Manager

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Senior Project Manager Property & Facilities 8 Permanent Head of Projects

Job Purpose To be responsible for the delivery of objectives and outputs for specific major capital projects which contribute to the University’s Capital Investment Estates Improvement plan. To take ownership of the resolution of any issues which threaten planned outcomes. The post holder will have management responsibility for more than one project; line management responsibility for their direct report, overall project management and delivery accountability for their direct report (through delegated responsibility), as well as for contributing to capital projects under the direct management responsibility of others. Main duties and responsibilities 1 Management of Capital Schemes from inception to operation: • Manage all aspects of capital schemes including the assembly and management of project teams; • Briefing and definition; design; procurement; implementation; technical and operational commissioning. • Develop and drive the master project programme. • Anticipate project issues and put in place effective management arrangements to ensure the smooth running of the project. Where progress is negatively impacted, identify and implement mitigating or recovery actions to bring the project back on track. • Provide regular management reports on progress, project issues and their resolution. • Prepare and plan all project finances; manage costs including contingency and implement a change control regime. • Ensure that quality objectives are defined and met, both in terms of project team output and the finished product including all record information. • Make regular inspections on site and fully understand construction related issues and their resolution. • Carry out analysis of construction programmes to give early warning of potential delays or claims.

• Administer construction and other contracts as required by the project. • Carry out performance evaluation of external consultants and contractors.

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