Deputy Design and Construction Project Management Head and Sub-region (UK) Senior Project Manager

Job Description

The firm is investing in real estate to support expansion, business synergy, workplace uplift, 5 days a week work in the office and new businesses, translating into an unprecedented book of work across the region. Global Real Estate Project Management team is responsible and accountable for the successful delivery of UK projects. We lead with passion and commitment to get things done, implementing best practices, business mindset, market acumen while thoughtfully managing risk and control agenda Must have excellent skill in programming, and good working technical & engineering knowledge of all related to building construction, building codes and regulations

As a Deputy Design and Construction Project Management Head and Sub-region (UK) Senior Project Manager in GLobal Real Estate department you will manage in conjunction with key partners delivery of workspaces that are anchored along the pillars of wellness, sustainability, flexibility, culture and hospitality as well as you will be developing, nurturing and managing teams. Be Deputy to the Regional D&C head for any appropriate project support and regional strategic initiatives, providing consistency and best practice for all project related activities in EMEA as well as manage the whole life cycle of a construction project from s diligence, programming, design planning, procurement, construction, reporting, quality control, cost management to meet project objectives; budget, schedule, quality and business functional requirements.

Job responsibilities:

• Create a strategy for the execution plan incorporating market nuances, best practices, resourcing platform, procurement, etc to achieve the best outcome from a timing, cost and business objective
• Lead technical due diligence efforts in collaboration with transaction, engineering team and other stakeholders as appropriate, in line with project, business and resiliency objectives
• Manage in conjunction with the partners in procurement and internal subject matter experts the engagement of consultants and the delivery suppliers including GC, furniture, and other specialized trades
• Actively support the preparation of bid documents and scope and technical and commercial reviews as well as implement programs towards a more efficient procurement solution
• Understand the business and program manage the planning and the design closely with Region Head and the Sub-region program/location head, external stakeholders to ensure that program milestone schedules, commercial and business intents are met
• Oversee contractors and suppliers, manage risks, and ensure site safety programs are implemented effectively
• Conduct regular site visits to track progress against schedules and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver workspaces focused on wellness, sustainability, flexibility, culture, and hospitality, securing certifications like LEED and Carbon Zero.
• Act as the program integrator with CAO and Technology partners, managing technical and integration meetings.
• Ensure PM Web is the single source for project data, reporting, and approvals, and manage projects in line with compliance controls and processes.
• Prepare monthly reports, monitor ACR vs budget, manage design/construction changes within budget, and ensure timely project financial closure.

Required qualifications, skills and capabilities:

• An undergraduate or professional degree in construction, project management, engineering and other related fields
• Extensive work experience of managing all phases of corporate construction/fit out projects and leading multiple complex projects at the same time
• Experience as internal project managers within a corporate real estate organization, and experience across EMEA markets
• Direct experience in commercial architecture, interior renovation, workplace planning and programming, project management, strategic planning, building construction, life safety and building codes.
• Proven fiscal accountability for entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy.
• Ability to provide excellent client services and assure project profitability.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills to effectively solve problems and conflicts.
• Strong programming and space planning skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project) and industry standard project management tools.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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About The Team

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