About this role
Gardiner & Theobald is an independent construction and property consultancy committed to providing world class service to our clients. Our dedicated team of over 1,300 people delivers Cost Management, Project Management and Specialist Consultancy services from a network of UK and US offices bound by a common purpose - to build a better tomorrow. We define our success by the value we create for our clients, the fulfilling careers we build for our people and our contribution to the communities we work in. Our own long-term business performance aligns profit with purpose, taking social and environmental responsibility for our actions and the legacy we leave behind. People are central to our mission. Rewarding individuals based on their unique abilities, talent and hard work, we believe in the quality of experiences and investing in a collaborative culture where all can thrive. Our Project Management team in Leeds work across a multitude of sectors, offering you the chance to work on a wide variety of interesting and stimulating projects with no sector boundaries, while our focus on training and development creates the perfect environment in which to progress your career. We are currently looking for a Project Manager to support with the growth of the business and the continued delivery of world class service to our diverse client base. Working within a dedicated and dynamic project management team and reporting directly into project leaders, this is an exciting opportunity to work on high profile projects with the best clients, consultants and contractors. The ideal candidate will have experience in day-to-day project management delivery, ensuring that project standards are achieved and managing the operational aspects of projects, including identifying necessary resources, assigning individual responsibilities and delivery of work elements. The ideal candidate will be one who aims to grow into a leadership position and who thrives on challenges and in a client facing role, being both eager to learn and develop whilst also assisting to drive our position as a leader in the industry. What You Will Do The key responsibilities of the role will include: Work closely with a Senior Project Manager, Associate Director, Director or Partner to deliver successful project outcomes for our clients. Work with your Project Lead to agree your roles and responsibilities to allow you to fully own an element(s) of a project(s). These responsibilities could include ownership or management of; Contract administration Reporting Action tracking Liaison with design team or contractors to progress project actions Collation and tracking of consultant invoicing and monthly submissions to clients Site inspections Development of documentation to procure consultants, contractors, surveys or planning reports Updates and upkeep of project documentation (risk registers, programmes, project execution plans, directories) Develop a close relationship with the appropriate level representative for your clients and other professional team members, where relevant, such that they see you as critical to success of the project. Work closely with our Cost Managers (where relevant) to understand costs and achieve the best commercial outcomes for our clients. Understand the distinction between outcomes and outputs, taking strategic responsibility for client outcomes not just outputs. Take pride in all tasks and ensure they are of the highest quality and accuracy with guidance from others as required. Proactive development of the gaps in your knowledge of the project lifecycle to achieve technical excellence. Be able to produce and maintain a project development programme with guidance from others. Understand the critical success factors, for all work stages of the project lifecycle, and able to manage your role as part of these stages. This includes: Site acquisition / due diligence Brief and objective setting Project controls and governance Project leadership Fees and appointment management Town planning and masterplanning Design management and leadership Risk and value management Procurement Programme and construction logistics Employer’s Agent and Contract Administration Quality management including mock-ups / prototypes Completion and handover Continually develop your understanding of current industry challenges and opportunities such as modern methods of construction, environmental, social and governance agenda and pre-manufacture value. Develop your powerful communication skills to be confident and clear in your communication both internally and externally, both written and verbal. Utilise and help improve best practice tools and processes including the use of technology to support service delivery. Understand any commercial documents relevant to your project(s) including appointments, scope of services and fee cashflows identifying any issues for consideration with the Project Lead Actively embrace our collaborative values, sharing knowledge through internal platforms and other avenues. Promote continued sharing with others in your peer group. Assist with the production of fee proposals / bids.