Senior Project Management Lead

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience with project management principles including schedule management, resource assignment and risk reporting
• Experience handling construction budgets and reporting out on that budget
• Ability to distill an intricate situation down into a clear, measurable project delivery plan
• Knowledge of projects pertaining to real estate development and/or construction
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of architectural and interior design standards and drawings
• Basic MEP system knowledge and basic understanding of construction and planning regulations related to fire safety and occupancy
• Understanding the role of the Principal Designer and the CDM Regulations
• Command of project management principles, tools and management reporting
• Ability to travel to job sites (London, Dublin, Cambridge, and Manchester)
• Nice to have: Procore training

What the job involves

• The Senior Lead, Project Management owns a portfolio of projects either internal (large capital improvements & remodels) or initiated by Sales (customizing our existing portfolio for enterprise clients)
• They coordinate a cross‑functional internal team and engage third party vendors to drive their projects towards successful completion
• The Senior Lead, Project Management will be required to travel as necessary to maintain a presence across all of their projects
• The territory’s scope currently includes London, Dublin, Cambridge, and Manchester, and could expand in continental Europe depending on the pipeline
• The Project Manager will need to engage with a diversity of internal and external stakeholders: Landlords, Brokers, Architects, Engineers, Planning Authorities, Facilities Managers, Corporate Clients, Internal Design, Supply Chain, Cost Management, Information & Communication Technology, Sales, Operations, Legal teams
• The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about retail fit‑out, architecture, construction, and real estate industries; engage directly with clients, and be able to effectively juggle competing priorities
• Candidates must thrive at interfacing with a multiplicity of stakeholders to develop creative, cost effective solutions that meet customer requirements
• The candidate should also have strong communication and organization skills, and an ability to distill an intricate situation down into a clear, measurable project delivery plan
• Lastly, they should demonstrate that they are self‑motivated, a great teammate, and have a passion for design and construction
• Manage multiple projects at a time and prioritize workload to ensure that project timelines are met
• Work with the Sales and Account teams on the development and presentation of custom proposals which includes test fits/layouts, cost estimates and project schedules
• Provides advisory services to the Sales team and the client to provide competitive solutions on customization requirements and to implement them diligently in the program
• Be the first point of escalation for end‑to‑end project matters
• Be responsible for coordination of resources including cross‑functional teams such as Design, ICT, Security, Project Management, Cost Management, and Arts & Graphics
• Continuously maintain reporting data for their projects using our Procore platform and report weekly to a Senior Project Manager
• Collaborate with the commercial and legal teams to ensure that all commercial terms (lease agreements and member agreements) are in the company’s best interests
• Effectively identify, raise and resolve project risks and issues using standard company processes and systems
• Control the compliance of the end‑to‑end project with WeWork standards and best practices
• Scope out responsibilities for external stakeholders, proactively communicate and disperse information
• Maintain a primary financial oversight on the project, with the help of the cost management team or an external quantity surveyor
• Collect all final project documentation in accordance with company standards
• Identify and assist with day 2 issues if their requirements extend
• Implement standard operating procedures for project management across the Development organization
• Ensure compliance with all standard processes and company policies

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