The Project Manager role consists of managing construction projects from outset to completion on all aspects of construction projects. The role involves working collaboratively with a varied team of construction professionals and stakeholders to allow projects to be delivered safely on time, and to budget whilst ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.

What does the role involve?

• Preparation of appointment documents for consultants.
• Support in identifying the project Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Produce and undertake project governance.
• Project directory.
• Project meeting schedule.
• Arrange necessary meetings and workshops.
• Agendas and minutes for meetings as necessary.
• Preparation of the brief.
• Identification the project Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Project Execution Plans (PEP).
• Risk registers/logs.
• Support in the risk workshop reviews.
• Support in value engineering reviews and workshops.
• Issue logs.
• Monthly reports and monitor progress.
• Weekly/fortnightly dashboard reports.
• Gateway documents and Governance papers.
• Action register.
• Produce the master programme and monitor progress.
• Support in producing the procurement strategy report with client/QS.
• Support in tendering and procurement of the projects and the collation of the contract documents.
• Implementation of change control and set up the change control template log.
• Set up the project manager’s instructions (PMI) template and register/log.
• Negotiations with contractors to establish budgets and programmes.
• To provide the following if appointed as the contractor administrator: or employers agent:
• Set up instructions (CAI) template and register/log.
• Manage and support the project team on snagging inspections.
• Production and issuing of the certificates in accordance with the building contract – sectional completion, practical completion, end of defects etc.
• Carry out post contract administration duties in accordance with the building contract.
• Manage and support the project team on snagging inspections.
• Prepare the defects schedule and administer closing out the defects.
• Manage the handover process and support the client in any moves that form part of the project.
• Lead the post project review discussions.
• Support in the negotiation of the final accounts with the QS.
• Support in providing contractual advice pre and post contract to other design team members and clients.
• Support in the settlement of final account packages including negotiation of claims.
• Always take personal responsibility for the health and safety of self and others by working within the Health and Safety policy and procedures.
• Endeavour to improve our social and environmental impact
• Any other duties as reasonably required of my role.

What skills and experience might a person need to undertake this this role?

• Ideally Chartered with RICS (MRICS), APM (ChPP) or CIOB (MCIOB).
• Four years plus, relevant experience working within the construction industry in a similar discipline.
• Ability to deliver a medium to large size project with minor support from senior staff.
• Excellent technical knowledge in all areas of BS/PM/Q.
• A client-centric outlook with a focus on the delivery of targets, quality and deadlines, meeting client objectives cost effectively.
• Ability to hold own in discussions and meetings with contractors and senior clients and other stakeholders.
• Ability to delegate tasks to assistants and support them on project activities.
• Ability to network and willingness to contribute towards business development and fee proposals, has knowledge of clients and competitors and actively pursues potential business leads.
• Understanding of the business, the other disciplines and their services offered.
• Comply with technical processes and procedures.
• Ability to deliver a project from inception through to final account.
• Working knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety

What makes a Fulkers person?

• Friendly
• Ambitious
• Proactive
• Professional
• Supportive

What skills and experience might a person need to develop to become a Senior Project Manager?

• Ideally Chartered accreditation with at least two years post qualification experience.
• At least eight years plus, relevant experience working within the construction industry in a similar discipline.
• Ability to deliver larger and more complex projects through the whole project lifecycle.
• Excellent experience based technical/project knowledge.
• Ability to delegate tasks to others within the team and support their work.
• Support junior members of the team with mentoring and development.
• Development of leadership and management skills.

• Ability to manage fees and assist with fee bids.
• Generate new work through the management of client relations.
• Ability to work on own initiative to drive to generate new business.
• Understanding of the account management process.
• Ability to analyse projects and report performance to line manager.
• Excellent knowledge of internal systems and processes in order to advise and guide others.
• Excellent knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety.

The Assistant Project Manager role consists of assisting in the delivery of project management activities on various size projects in the public and private sector.

What does the role involve?

• Support in the preparation of appointment documents for consultants.
• Set up the internal QA filing system.
• Produce the project directory and the project meeting schedule.
• Arrange meetings and workshops and produce agendas and minutes, as necessary.
• Support in the preparation of the brief and Employers Requirements.
• Produce the Project Execution Plans (PEP).
• Produce the risk registers/logs and risk workshop reviews.
• Support in value engineering reviews and workshops.
• Support in the production of the master programme and monitor progress.
• Support in the production of monthly reports and monitor progress.
• Produce the weekly/fortnightly dashboard reports.
• Support in producing the procurement strategy report.
• Support in tendering and procurement of the projects.
• Support in the production of Gateway documents and Governance papers 
• Support in the implementation of change control.
• Set up the change control template and change control log.
• Set up the project manager’s instructions (PMI) template and register/log.
• Set up the contract administrators’ instructions (CAI) template and register/log.
• Set up the employers’ agent instructions (EAI) template and register/log.
• Carry out post contract administration duties in accordance with the building contract.
• Production and issuing of the certificates in accordance with the building contract – sectional completion, practical completion, end of defects etc.
• Site visits and inspections of work to date and health and safety on site.
• Define project escalation channels and support enforcing them.
• Support in the snagging process and inspections and handover process.
• Prepare the defects schedule and administer closing out the defects.
• Support in the post project review discussions and the negotiation of the final accounts.
• Always take personal responsibility for the health and safety of self and others by working within the Health and Safety policy and procedures.
• Endeavour to improve our social and environmental impact
• Any other duties as reasonably required of the role.

What skills and experience might a person need to undertake this this role?

• Qualified in relevant construction related degree.
• Two years plus, relevant experience within the construction industry and commercial awareness of the construction process.
• Achieved or actively working towards Chartership.
• Technical knowledge in all main areas of Project Management.
• A client-centric outlook, with an ambition to deliver projects meeting client objectives.
• Ability to deliver a small to medium size project with minor support from senior staff.
• Awareness of CDM and construction Health & Safety.
• Experience of using a wide range of Microsoft Office packages including Microsoft Project.
• Confident and proactive approach to work and self-development.
• Ability to effectively manage own time, tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to competently support team members.
• Ability to build relationships quickly and effectively.
• Attention to detail and highly organised.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to work well both individually and as part of a team

What makes a Fulkers person?

• Friendly
• Ambitious
• Proactive
• Professional
• Supportive

What skills and experience might a person need to develop to become a Senior Project Manager?

• Ideally Chartered status with RICS (MRICS), APM (ChPP) or CIOB (MCIOB).
• Four years plus, relevant experience working within the construction industry in a similar discipline.
• Ability to deliver a medium to large size project with minor support from senior staff.
• Excellent technical knowledge in all areas of project management.
• A client-centric outlook with a focus on the delivery of targets, quality and deadlines, meeting client objectives cost effectively.
• Ability to hold own in discussions and meetings with contractors and senior clients and other stakeholders.
• Ability to delegate tasks to assistants and support them on project activities.
• Ability to network and willingness to contribute towards business development and fee proposals, has knowledge of clients and competitors and actively pursues potential business leads.
• Understanding of the business, the other disciplines and their services offered.
• Comply with technical processes and procedures.
• Ability to deliver a project from inception through to final account.
• Working knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety

Please remember, job descriptions are a guide to the skills, experience, and personal traits we consider necessary for each role.

The development of career progression will be driven by the individual, with the support of their manager and regular reviews and appraisals.  Promotions will also be subject to business needs.

Job descriptions are not an exhaustive list and there is always an element of overlap between the roles as we support each other and undertake new work to gain experience.