Senior Project Manager

Description:

Imperial Recruitment Group is recruiting exclusively for pxEngineering as their retained partner on this appointment.

The Senior Project Manager directs, manages and coordinates the execution and delivery of high-profile projects for pxEngineering, ensuring efficient control of clients, scope and cost, and that deadlines are consistently met in a fast-paced environment. The role works closely with project teams, setting goals and reporting key project KPIs and metrics. This is a full-time, days-based role with frequent travel and line management responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Control

* Translate client requirements into actionable plans and compile detailed schedules in MS Project/P6 or equivalent

* Ensure projects run on time and to budget, delivering the expected business outcomes

* Identify and manage risk, and handle changes to contractual scope

* Provide daily management of project and engineering teams, ensuring work meets px standards and contract requirements

Commercial & Contract Management

* Work with the Financial Controller to monitor and control budget/forecast as a live weekly report

* Manage client relationships and pursue growth opportunities (VOs, TQs, EWRs and schedule)

* Direct the Supply Chain team to ensure long-lead items are specified and procured to meet schedule and cost

* Own the handover from proposal to project, writing the Project Execution Plan and controlling contractual scope and variations

* Raise payment applications, follow up on invoicing, and ensure contractual documentation is delivered on time and in full

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

* Coordinate and motivate the project team, acting as the main point of contact for the client

* Coach and mentor project team members

* Deliver internal and external presentations to senior management and clients

* Manage site safety, ensuring punch list/snag items are closed quickly

Reporting, Quality & Continuous Improvement

* Drive and expedite engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, installation, commissioning and handover to hit schedule

* Manage quality investigations and help close QIs/non-conformance reports

* Produce weekly and monthly reporting on KPIs, metrics and PVA tracking

* Champion the project management process and continuous improvement, escalating issues as needed

* Lead project sign-off and close-out (cost, schedule, scope, quality), capturing lessons learned and helping maintain project management processes with the Project Engineering Manager

People Management

* Manage day-to-day team performance, engagement and wellbeing, addressing issues early

* Lead annual performance management activities for the team

* Ensure team members are technically competent and demonstrate the required behavioural competencies

Zero Harm, Competence & Behaviours

* Lead the team in complying with px Group Zero Harm standards and the Zero Harm Charter

* Demonstrate and manage compliance with MP1 behaviours under the px Behavioural Competency Framework

* Complete the px Management Development Programme and keep line reports' competence up to date

The Person

* Degree qualified, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering

* Strong project experience with a formal Project Management qualification (PMP or equivalent)

* Project management experience in an engineering environment, ideally heavy engineering (large lifts, heavy steelwork)

* Effective at planning, monitoring and reviewing

* Understanding of engineering drawings and specifications, ideally with a formal engineering qualification

* Strong computer and scheduling skills, preferably MS Project/P6, with MRP experience (SAP preferred)

For more information, please contact Rob Colgrave at Imperial Recruitment Group, retained and exclusive partner for this opportunity