Associate Director, Project ManagementReal Estate ConstructionExeter, EX1Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid workingAbout this opportunityWe're searching for a commercially minded project manager with experience leading complex major projects to join our Exeter office as Associate Director.An extremely successful addition to our South West region, our Exeter office has seen excellent growth in the last 12 months, with our team receiving glowing feedback from local clients. To enhance our service in the South West, and continue on our current trajectory in Exeter, we're looking for a chartered project manager with experience securing clients, leading or supporting bids, delivering complex / major construction projects and managing people.As Associate director, you'll be our Exeter project management lead, and will play a key role in delivery and growth of the business unit. You will work closely with our Senior Project Manager to support and lead junior team members, and report into a PM director, receiving support and guidance towards team and business unit development.This is an excellent opportunity to take on a new challenge and develop your career, growing your skills, experience and reputation in the local region.Joining us as Associate Director you will benefit from:Support from a senior regional team to maximise your successA lead position with opportunities to take on new challenges & responsibilitiesCareer development opportunities with regular career check ins and career progression pathwaysHybrid working and flexible working provisions to support work / life balanceVaried project & clients, spanning local schemes, national frameworks and global organisationsA range of resources and support provisions from our central teams, sector specialists and regional leadsA competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare & travel benefits, professional subscriptions & a range of discounted services & perksAs associate director with our Exeter office, your key responsibilities will be - managing projects, customer relationships, and managing and coordinating the activities of other members of the Gleeds Project Management Team as appropriate.Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectivesActively identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Unit’s activities.Positively engaging with customers and developing, growing and maintaining customer relationshipsDelivering high quality services and deliverables ensuring that services meet our Customer’s requirements.Managing teams to deliver high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business proceduresAdministering contracts as a contract administrator, employer’s agent or project manager.Producing and presenting to customersMentoring and coaching employees so that they realise their full potentialPreparing bids for services.Managing service delivery for profit.Advising directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or may arise, on projects; in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insurance.Actively identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the business units activitiesAs a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:Opportunities to develop and grow your careerA contributory pension schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOur Global Travel Scholarship ProgrammeFlexible working arrangementsWho we’re looking for:Experience, Knowledge and Key SkillsBroad, in-depth project management and/or programme management experience post qualification.Detailed knowledge and practiced experience of project management techniquesSound knowledge of the industry (including factors affecting it) and construction methods and materialsComprehensive knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategiesClear understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.Ability to administer construction contracts as Contract Administrator, Employer’s Agent and/or Project ManagerAbility to motivate others (including providing support and encouragement) and to lead high performance teams.Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.Ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements readily.Excellent problem solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skillsSound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to work as part of a team and manage teamsQualificationsMRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) orMAPM (Member of the Association of Project Managers) orMCIOB (Member of the Chartered Institute of Builders)About usGleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. 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