Project Manager - Director

Currie & Brown
Belfast
1 week ago
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Job Description Currie & Brown is looking for a director of project management to jointly lead service provision from our Belfast office. The director will be responsible for directing financial, operational, client and people-related objectives, in collaboration with the other directors in the office and across the region. The role encompasses leading, developing and monitoring the delivery of the business plan and ensuring services are delivered on time, to budget and with exceptional quality. Responsibilities will include: Business Development Identifying and delivering business expansion opportunities, ensuring that they meet the required financial targets and returns Working with the other directors in the region to establish a marketing plan which complements the business strategy and maximises sector growth where applicable Bringing new and repeat business to the company from a good network of client and business contacts Converting work-winning opportunities within the office into successful and profitable contracts Creating a bid strategy and working with key resources to identify, capture and develop win themes Operational Management Acting as senior account director for selected key client accounts while contributing proactively to the sharing of clients, ensuring service delivery is undertaken by the individuals most practically equipped to service the client Creating a cross-selling culture, ensuring all staff understand the full portfolio of our business offering Initiating and ensuring implementation of corrective action where performance deviates from plan Working in a collaborative and supportive manner with a centralised support services function, understanding the need for sharing support services resource across the wider business Undertaking responsibility for personal compliance, and compliance in their scope of line management, with company policy and procedure Ensuring regular audits and peer reviews are undertaken Undertaking responsibility for compliance with corporate governance standards in all areas of project delivery, specifically responsibility for all H&S on projects, with respect of H&S training, compliance and culture Monitoring sub-contractors' performance to ensure standard and technical specifications are achieved and aligned with contractual agreements, identifying remedial actions and process changes Developing a resource strategy for all direct projects, identifying a pipeline of talent for projected work, and a training and development strategy to maximise the capability of current staff Undertaking responsibility for identifying recruitment needs and methods of recruitment to identify the key required skill sets, working with HR to proactively plan resourcing and avoid agency expenditure Financial Management Taking full P&L responsibility, monitoring and controlling financial performance Directing all staff within the scope of line management on timely billings, cash collection to improve lock-up, and taking action to ensure that long-term debts are recovered Handling financial management of all assigned projects, ensuring budgetary compliance, management of debt and WIP Supporting the annual budgeting process for services/sectors and providing financial forecasts on a monthly basis Ensuring monthly reporting and corporate management data is up to date, including agreed fees and forecast costs Leadership Working in a collaborative way with other directors to share best practice, service delivery, knowledge and resources, and with our national industry and service forums Setting a clear leadership role in ensuring compliance with all professional indemnity insurance requirements and maintaining a risk register Taking ownership for embedding a culture whereby one-to-ones, development reviews and individual staff development becomes the norm' Working with HR to develop and promote clearly defined career pathways Demonstrating company values in all dealings, internally and externally, championing business priorities above local ones Recognising and celebrating great performance, while acting robustly and consistently on poor performance Requirements: Dynamic individual and leader with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects and exceeding client expectations across a range of both public and private sectors [IE3] Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Association of Project Managers, Chartered Institute of Building or Equivalent Proven leadership with people development qualities Ability to provide a clear vision and create a culture based on transparency, openness and trust Demonstrable experience in business development in Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and in particular the Belfast area across a variety of market sectors A good network of business and client contacts with the ability to bring new and repeat business to the company Experienced in developing and implementing key account management plans Proven experience in discharging P/L accountabilities A keenness for high-quality service delivery with a desire to seek and welcome performance feedback and correct shortfalls (personal and team) Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute Knowledge of current trends, industry and technology with an openness for continued learning Currie & Brown is one of the world's leading physical assets management and construction consultancies, dedicated to advising clients in respect of the management and utilisation of their physical assets, and is differentiated by innovation, expertise and experience. With principal offices in London, Dubai, Hong Kong, Mumbai, New York and Shanghai, we operate throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, India and the Middle East. Currie & Brown is an equal opportunity employer. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Currie & Brown UK is also proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, which represents a promise by the company that those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly.

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