Project Management Director

About this opportunity

• Lead communications with the client and oversight of project management services.
• Lead a team of project managers making sure that client deliverables are met.
• Take a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.
• Work with vice presidents to develop proposals for new work or change orders for existing projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management procedures, templates and products.
• Knowledge management – Ensure that information and learning generated from each commission is inputted into internal databases and shared.
• Assist in research related to construction market conditions, including analysis of official published data.
• Process improvement – Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes.
• Quality Control – Ensure compliance with quality standards and participation in internal and external audits.
• Support leadership in developing new business opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Attend relevant networking events and other promotional opportunities with peers and vice presidents.
• Support the training and mentoring of current staff and promote upward career trajectory.
• Proactively work with recruitment to identify staffing needs with a focus on retention.
• Actively working to create cross-selling opportunities for other Gleeds services and businesses.

Who we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience in delivering project management and/or program management services on construction projects, of which 10-years were in responsible leadership function in the management of major construction projects or frameworks.
• Excellent knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of construction technologies and materials, sequences and methods.
• Excellent commercial background, including familiarity with contract conditions and procedures and ability to administer contracts (as Contract Administrator, Employer’s Agent and/or Project Manager).
• Sound understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
• Demonstrable experience of leading high performance multi-disciplinary project delivery teams.
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to quickly adapt to changing environments.
• Excellent problem solving, negotiating skills, financial and numeracy management skills.
• Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.
• Proficient networker.
• Experience in writing proposals and preparing resource loaded fee proposals.
• Competent at negotiating sufficient fees to both complete services and generate required profit levels.
• Demonstrable evidence of delivering services to Clients and managing Client relationships.
• Demonstrable experience of timely interfacing with clients and key stakeholders at the highest level.
• Experience of managing multiple projects.
• Ability to work as part of a team and lead teams
• Experience in preparing project execution plan and setting up processes for accounting, cost control and project reporting.
• Experience in preparing project schedules for all phases including due diligence, site selection, procurement, design, construction, manufacturing systems, process and building equipment installation, close-out and handover to operations.

• Bachelors degree in Project Management, Construction Management or any other relevant degrees.
• Proficient in MS Project
• MS365 - Word,Excel, Power BI Desktop, Teams

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.