Project Manager

Company - Leading Construction Consultancy

Job Title - Project Manager - Retail

Location - Maidstone, Kent

Salary - £45k - £55k

On behalf of our client, we are currently recruiting for a Project Manager with a minimum of three years post qualification experience working in a Project Management post managing Construction projects in one of the following sectors (Retail Ideal).

-Retail

-Commercial

-Distribution

-Residential / Mixed Use sectors.

The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of the development process from inception of the project through to the successful delivery of the construction phase and a track record for managing and delivering small-medium sized construction projects.

To be considered for this role you must demonstrate excellent technical knowledge and possess the core skills and knowledge expected of a mid-level project manager necessary to manage and lead construction projects successfully.

Core Skills and Knowledge:

• Must be able to demonstrate commitment, energy, drive and the ability to work under pressure on multiple projects / client accounts.

• Demonstrates a good understanding and use of key PM management tools including:- MS or similar Programming Systems and software, MS Word and Excel Project Progress Reporting and tracking Ø MS PowerPoint or similar Project Presentation systems and software, Risk Management processes

• Has a good knowledge of JCT and similar forms of building contracts and demonstrates competence in the implementation of the role of the EA / CA.

• Is able to interrogate and monitor project costs and take necessary steps to realise opportunities and mitigate cost overspend risks.

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).

• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills.

• Is able to work to and meet agreed deadlines, plans accordingly and communicates any deviation to agreed dates in a timely manner.

• Strong influencing and negotiating skills.

• Is able to work with Clients at all levels and establish long term relationships built on trust and confidence in delivery.

• A good team leader generating clear direction, confidence and clarity of project goals and objectives in the team.

• Conducts business with the integrity and professionalism expected of a project management professional.

• A demonstrated desire to succeed and increase knowledge and expertise.

• Degree level and ideally membership of a professional body e.g. MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB, RIBA, Prince Practitioner.