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Company Leading Construction Consultancy
Job Title Project Manager - Retail/Mixed-residential
Location Maidstone, Kent
Salary - £55k - £65k
On behalf of our client, we are currently recruiting for Project Manager/Senior 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

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