Fit out Project Manager / Contracts Manager

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join a leading fit out contractor within the leisure sector.Due to some truly amazing projects going live over the next few months, they are currently looking for a Project Manager to join their team, who will play a critical role in the delivery of exceptional projects.This role represents a significant opportunity for the right candidate who should be motivated, ambitious, and keen to add value to the team.The Project Managers work on the largest historical and interior fit-out projects in the country. So, if you are looking for a new challenge with exciting opportunities for growth.About the Role:

• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.
• Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary, during project cycle.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements, documentation, and presentations.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyse results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Conduct project post-mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management

About the Candidate:

• Proven record in project management for varied fit-out contracts in the hotel & leisure sector.
• SMSTS/ CSCS / etc.
• Wider knowledge of the fit-out and construction industry Used to site visits and client facing activity
• Excellent analytical skills are essential, as are numeracy, literacy and communication skills in English
• Computer literacy in MS Office, Project

Points of Appeal:

• Autonomy in the role with prospects of progression to higher management
• Established contractor with a long pipeline of work and large varied client base
• Competitive salary and benefits