Senior Project Manager - Auckland

at  Unispace

We continue to revolutionize the creation of workplace to meet the needs of today’s ever-changing global brands. Our agile, end-to-end experience, delivered seamlessly across borders, is powered by strong client partnerships and enabled by sound workplace intelligence and transformational technology.
We believe that everyone should work in an environment that inspires productivity, peak performance and delivers wellbeing. Across our 48 global studios we see that positive work environments foster open, collaborative and supportive cultures populated by highly independent, motivated people. While our core business is strategising, designing and building workplaces for some of the biggest brands in the world, we know our people are our #1 asset. We look after them with an extensive Employee Value Proposition program which includes rewards and recognition, career development and a focus on wellbeing.
Do you have experience in commercial fit-outs? Is your strength managing and supporting key stakeholders through the life cycle of the project? We specialise in a range of bespoke fit-out solutions to commercial properties and are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our delivery team that can help drive and lead our already successful team even further.

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated understanding of preconstruction and delivery methodologies
• Commercial fit-out Design and Build understanding
• Client-focused mentality
• 8+ years of construction experience
• Extensive experience in construction estimating, ideally with a commercial focus
• In depth knowledge and understanding of local market and subcontractors
• Vast knowledge of all trades needed and strong ability to identify scope, timeframes needed, execution, potential exposures, etc. of each trade
• Ability to scope and analyse bids from all trades
• Experience managing and coordinating subcontractor trades
• Knowledgeable of building codes, and health & safety standards
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Project and Construction Project Management software, preferably Vista
• Construction planning, estimating, budgeting and forecasting
• Commercial awareness

• Managing and supporting key stakeholders through the lifecycle of the project
• Lead and coordinate the estimating proposal from scope identification to final costing and submittal of proposal
• Thoroughly review plans, drawings and specifications and develop deep understanding of all materials, labor and time required to complete the project.
• Collaborate with project team in planning phases prior to project initiation
• Review drawings and provide comments to highlight potential constructability issues; value engineering opportunities; and accurate scope of work. Spearhead any corrections/changes needed.
• Budget and net profit targets met
• Effective cash flow management i.e. negotiation of payment terms
• Conduct comprehensive subcontractor bid process to ensure all subs are bidding on the same scope of work, project details, logistics, time schedules, etc.
• Ensure project schedules are robust enough for estimating and purchasing to occur
• Produce complete and progressive project budgets throughout the client acquisition process and as projects are initiated.
• Present proposals and progressive budgeting to clients based on their needs and their presentation preferences.
• Ensure project profitability, client satisfaction and quality subcontractors on each job
• Build and nurture subcontractor relationships which put our client first