Architectural Project Manager

Our client has a vacancy for an Architectural Project Manager to endeavour to secure projects for customers, ideally through specifications, by advising architects, specifiers, Quantity Surveyors and main contractors of Company products and their capabilities, and promoting the benefits of using the Company package.The role is operating in SW & E London and includes Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Kent, Essex

To ensure the hold of specifications by full co ordination of each process in the procurement chain. From initial design, tender/fabricator selection and procurement by main contractor or design and build contractor the Architectural Projects Manager is fully responsible for the full co-ordination of each project.

To work closely with the main contractor community to secure “open spec” work or work which is being constructed under Design and Build or PFI or any other form of contract.

To establish and build upon relationships with main contractors to ensure Company systems are selected for projects where the main contractor has influence on the chosen system.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

·Previous experience in dealing with architects in the target area in particular 
on matters relating to design and specification.

·Previous experience with the design/construction of facades or building 
envelopes and familiarity with related structural issues.

·Familiarity with the construction industry in general and the technical/ 
commercial processes which are central features of all significant projects

·A proven track record of successful business development.

·A technical background (e.g. civil engineering) with a natural ability to deal 
with technical issues.

·Ability to produce outline technical drawings unaided.

·Well-developed inter-personal skills.

·Patience and diplomacy to pursue long term objectives.

·Self-motivated with the determination to achieve results and win against 
strong opposition.

·Commercial awareness and judgement to assess priorities and deal with 
them effectively to achieve business goals.

·An eye for detail and natural creativity.

·Ability to plan and manage time efficiently to achieve optimum effectiveness.