Construction Project Manager
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Job ID: 257555
Date posted: 24/09/2024
Who you are
As the Construction Project Manager, you will lead and manage all construction aspects of a specific building project from start to finish to secure delivery of a safe, compliant, sustainable, and innovative property solution based on business needs.
Essential Competency Requirements:
• Academic degree in engineering or equivalent working experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience in contracting and/or consulting and/or owners role involving construction projects
• Experience within the retail sector
• Previous experience of procurement processes and contract negotiations
• Previous experience of construction management on site
• Proven skill in developing people and providing support, coaching, training, and career direction to others
• Ability to communicate confidently and clearly in English
What you'll be doing day to day
• Responsible to ensure delivery of safe, compliant, sustainable, and innovative property solutions that meet the needs of the business and the many people
• Participate and contribute to the development in the Cluster of how to engage with designers and contractors in the projects to continuously find cost-efficient and innovative project delivery by optimizing the use of our partner's and stakeholder's competence and knowledge into the projects. Work and engage closely with Procurement to identify best for IKEA sourcing options and procurement strategies. Work and engage closely with Engineering to optimize, innovate, and develop the best project methods for design construct interaction.
• Implement all Construction Project delivery strategies, methods, and procedures developed in the Cluster and align the implementation and communication of those activities with all internal and external stakeholders within the current key competency areas:
1. Project Estimate, Budget & Cost Management
2. Project Delivery & Procurement Strategy: Business strategies for engaging with Design and Construction Industry including Contractual models, Collaboration strategies, Tendering & Selection process, dispute avoidance, and resolution
3. Pre- and On-site Construction Project Management
4. Scheduling & Risk Management
5. Health and Safety including IWAY compliance for Construction Projects
• Responsible for secure that new properties are built to optimal lifecycle cost
• Ensure that external partners, when needed, have up-to-date awareness and understanding of all Construction frameworks, guidelines, and initiatives issued by Group Real Estate.
• Secure that project budget estimates and time schedules are in place for input to investment approval purposes.
• Secure that procurement, contractors, permits, budgets, and cost follow up are in place for the project
• Manage the detailed architectural and engineering design of the project in accordance with Ingka standards, manuals, and guidelines.
• Provide technical and cost input to internal Ingka partners in the project process
• Lead the internal cooperation between Real Estate, core areas, and external cooperation between authorities, consultants, suppliers, and contractors.
• Lead external and internal counterparts to ensure project construction is executed correctly to satisfy the project requirements of site safety, quality, time, and budget.
• Ensure satisfactory hand-over of completed areas for retail build-up in accordance with an agreed schedule and scope.
• Support and cooperate in construction projects within the cluster and where specific competence is needed
About this work area
Without us our many co-workers and customers wouldn't have an IKEA to go to. We make sure to secure, build and maintain our physical locations - from stores to offices to factories - to meet the needs of the many people. Together we lead the way in delivering safe, compliant, sustainable, and innovative solutions for every property. And we feel a great sense of pride in seeing everything working smoothly!
What you need to know
This position is full time, you will work 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The Service Office principle location is working a minimum of 8 days per calendar month in the office and the remainder working remotely at home.
The role of Construction Project Manager will offer a competitive starting salary from £55,000.00 plus the full IKEA benefits package.
To enable us to get to know you in the best way, we ask that you please include an up-to-date version of your CV with a cover letter.
Advertising Closing Date: 7th October 2024.
Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual interview with the hiring team.
1st Stage interviews will come from 1st October up to the 8th October.
Final Stage Interviews will take place from 9th October.
If you have any questions regarding the role or around the recruitment experience, please contact Cheryl Craig.
Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talents to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs. Read more about the wonderful IKEA every day here: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/
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