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
Requirements
Degree educated (e.g. BA, BSc or equivalent experience)
Experience working in the construction industry, with an understanding of commercial fit-out project lifecycles preferred
Strong written and oral communication skills; able to liaise with stakeholders on all levels, lead workshops and present to project teams
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Experience in developing and updating schedules, project change logs and risk registers
Ability to translate and distil complex data and information into clear and engaging messages and reports
Able to plan and structure reports and presentations to convey information in a clear and concise manner
Detail-focussed and well organised
Time-oriented approach to handling workload and queries
Ability to proactively manage processes
Ability to build successful working relationships in virtual environments
Ability to deliver high quality work in challenging timeframes
Comfortable challenging project team data and reports
Experience with Microsoft Project, Asta Powerproject, PowerBI, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Aconex (beneficial)