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Preconstruction Project Manager

Employer
Willmott Dixon
Location
Birmingham
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
12 Aug 2022

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Job Details

Are you customer focussed and do you want to be the voice for our customer to ensure we successfully procure projects. We are looking to recruit a customer centric Preconstruction Project Manager to manage the preconstruction process. This will support our preconstruction team in the West Midlands You will work in an agile way depending on the demands of the role working from our Snowhill office, home and attending customer meetings.
Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager, the successful candidate will demonstrate true leadership and manage both internal and external resources to deliver successful bids, on time, within budget and to the highest quality, ensuring our customers' expectations are met and, wherever possible, exceeded.
With a proven track record of successful projects, you will be responsible for leading single and two-stage tenders for projects ranging in value from £10m to £60m across a range of sectors, including Education, Leisure, Commercial, Blue Light and Health. At Willmott Dixon we operate through several frameworks, allowing for a greater probability of seeing your hard work come to life.

As a Preconstruction Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

* Motivating and leading a bid team that includes both internal (estimators, design professionals, MEP professionals and planners) and often external (supply chain and consultants) resource
* Coordinating inception workshops with our customers and use your proven listening skills to ensure we truly understand our customers 'Why', gaining vital information that will enable your bid team to go the extra mile
* Managing the customers' expectations through informal and formal 'health checks', adopting a professional and considerate approach to maintain good working relations
* Developing and incorporating project strategies to achieve the company's sustainability objectives
* Ensuring regular monitoring and reporting on progress, managing potential risks and opportunities, and instigating pre-emptive and corrective actions as required
* Maintaining continuous professional development of yourself and your team to ensure appropriate technical awareness, implementing best practice and driving continuous improvement
* Maintaining a 'one team' approach throughout to create a seamless transition from preconstruction to operations

For this multifaceted role, you will need proven experience of:

* Exceptional leadership skills
* Excellent time management skills
* Communication skills
* A technical understanding of complex construction schemes
* Experience of delivering outstanding customer and stakeholder service and management
Desirable skills:
* A construction related degree
* Experience of working on bids in a variety of construction sectors

What we offer

We reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme.

Additional Information

At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme.

About Us

With 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business!

Company

Willmott Dixon is the 2nd largest capital works, regeneration and support services. We pride ourselves on our long history, and in being a sustainable company which respects and care for people in the wider environment.

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