Gardiner & Theobald LLP

Manager

• Oversee individual project activities performed by Project Managers which feed into the client’s overall Programme or Portfolio works
• Support regular and ad-hoc reporting as required by the Project Director(s) to facilitate world class service delivery throughout project lifecycle(s)
• Be involved with project controls and programme management including reporting, cost management, risk and change; attend meetings with project teams and senior members of consultant and client teams
• Set the project brief, strategic schedule and procurement strategy under the direction of the PMO Lead
• Track and report project progress against project brief and track design and schedule changes, supporting the Project Manager to actively mitigate associated risks
• Undertake regular project progress meetings with the Project Manager and participate in client stakeholder meetings as required
• Implement standard document folder structures and templates, maintain confidentiality, process and control all project document types and file electronic documents per storage procedures
• Assist the PMO Lead during project audits and in implementing/improving document management systems and processes
• Liaise with and distribute project-related information and produce regular project reports using information supplied by the project team
• Support delivery of training to project teams on documentation processes and reporting protocols and monitor vendor performance against project brief and contract obligations
• Assist Project Managers in vendor selection and appointments, track vendor appointment progress, collate and store vendor appointment documentation and manage project invoice processes
• Perform administrative tasks as required by the Project Director/PMO Lead

Senior Project Controls Manager

Consultant

• Act as Project Cost Consultant managing pre- and post-contract activities on built environment projects (office, fit out, hospitality)
• Manage procurements, take market soundings, develop procurement strategy and prepare tender documentation
• Lead tender evaluations, chair consensus meetings and draft Tender Reports for client approval
• Negotiate and collate contract documents with client teams and contractors
• Monitor construction budgets, prepare and present detailed cost reports and cashflow forecasts
• Manage post-contract change control, assess works for payment applications and negotiate final accounts
• Undertake cost planning, detailed estimating, benchmarking and measurement (using CostX)
• Analyse cost impact of design changes and undertake market testing with subcontractors and suppliers
• Undertake detailed reconciliations tracking cost movement between stages
• Identify and assess project risks and provide proactive advice to project teams to avoid disputes and delays
• Support team members, report to senior leadership and contribute to business development and firm initiatives