Project Manager

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our high performing delivery team on a 12-months contract.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to;

General: 

• Primary Lendlease (LL) point of contact for the Client 

• Accountable for successful and safe project delivery in terms of budget, schedule and quality 

• Closely collaborate with Client’s Project Manager in providing overall project leadership and program management direction. The primary day-to-day point of contact for the Client’s senior project management personnel 

• Secure acceptance and approval of deliverables from the Project Sponsor and Stakeholders 

• Manage the interface between the design, permitting, procurement and construction teams.

• Manage the design and engineering effort and coordination of design.

Limits of Authority (“LOA”) 

• Ultimate project accountability and management of project limits of authority including providing guidance and support to the project team  .

• Ensure measures are in place to ensure all staff are educated and aware of the Business/ Project LOA obligations and be seen to be an active "gatekeeper" of the LOAs. 

Head Contract 

• Understand the key commercial and contractual obligations and risks of the Head Contract 

• Together with other members of the project leadership team and taking guidance from Business Management, develop, agree and implement the project’s commercial, procurement and contractual strategies.

Team 

• Overall leader of Lendlease project team 

• Responsible for building the team spirit, camaraderie and staff affiliation of the Client project team 

• Clearly understand the dynamics within the LL team, the Design Consultants and Client Teams so that everyone works together in a harmonious and cooperative manner 

Design, Engineering and Authorities Permitting 

• Responsible for scoping and procuring all design-related consultants on the project 

• Manage the Authorities pre-consultation, waiver application, development control and building plan approval process as well as inspections for occupancy permit approvals 

Schedule 

• Responsible to deliver the project to the agreed schedule with the client. 

• Provide input into the development of the overall progress schedule in conjunction with the Project Scheduler.

Quality Control 

• Drive a risk-based process to identify where potential quality issues may arise either due to complex scope or skill gaps with the project team. To raise and address these issues early in the project and develop appropriate mitigation measures 

• Ensure consistency of key processes, project quality

Desired Capabilities:

• Strong understanding of life sciences industry and experienced in leading and delivering successful projects for life sciences clients.  

• Experienced in managing design and engineering teams on medium to large-scale projects. 

• Planning, organising and analytical skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively on tight deadlines.  

• Good interpersonal skills to maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Education & Experience:

• Recognised Degree in Building, Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), Architecture or related disciplines 

• Life Sciences sector experience with min. 10 years of design and construction work experience in a design management, project management or construction management position 

• Knowledge of capital projects within Life Sciences industry including an understanding of cGMP practices, estimating, scheduling, field supervision, contracts administration, procurement, financial controls and reporting 

If you are interested in building a career with Lendlease please click on apply to submit your application.

Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.