Would you like to prepare, design, and implement facilities projects for Bank's offices around the globe? We are looking for someone to join the International Real Estate Development (GCSID) unit and manage the construction and alteration of the Bank's facilities worldwide.
The Project Manager reports to the Manager, International Real Estate (GCSIR) and handles major components of facilities projects, comprising acquisition, design, and construction of Bank’s offices around the world. He or She delivers the work program under Manager direction and as required, with the advice from senior project managers working closely with the Senior Project Managers in the unit, with managers at all levels at Headquarters and Country Offices, internal business units and service providers, attorneys, real estate brokers, landlords, furniture, and equipment manufacturers, architectural, engineering and project management firms, and construction contractors. Specific responsibilities include:
Delivers the work program under Manager direction and as required, with the advice from senior project managers.
Develops project program with the client.
Prepares cost-benefit analysis to evaluate lease versus buy versus build alternatives.
Resolves scope of required resources and mobilizes them from within/outside the Bank.
Identifies, inspects, and evaluates alternative sites and buildings, and determine their suitability for the Bank’s requirements and needs.
Supports technical interaction with the internal real estate group lease or purchase formation and negotiations.
Conducts review of terms and conditions of lease proposals and assists in formulating strategy for lease transactions.
Sets the project budget and schedule, and leads the planning, design, and construction process, coordinating inputs from Bank units and outside firms on all aspects of the project from inception through final completion.
Coordinates and directs all implementation activities and resources. Analyzes needs, identifies potential issues, and develops optimal solutions considering user requirements, technical constraints, resource availability, Bank policies, standards, and guidelines.
Supports the selection of design & supervision consultants, contractors, and specialty consultants for projects.
Manages the preparation of construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Manages the preparations of project presentations to staff, SR Management, and governance oversight teams.
Monitors the project budget and schedule and takes appropriate corrective action when needed to adhere to the pre-established budget and schedule.
Assures the final completion and timely occupancy of projects in a cost-effective manner.
Prepares for requisitions and approves invoices submitted by vendors/contacts and prepares the required documentation for payments.
Prepares timely project reporting for clients and SR management.
Manages accurate projects documents filing.
Oversees and monitors post-occupancy activities.
Selection Criteria:
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Architecture, Civil & Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering or Building Construction related fields.
A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the building construction industry. 10 years of experience preferred.
Demonstrated Project Management experience. A PMP, PRINCE2 or similar certification would be an advantage.
Detailed knowledge of building design and construction with a thorough understanding of architectural design concepts, , building systems and equipment as applied to large comprehensive construction and renovation projects, sustainability principles Basic knowledge of institutional interior design theory and practices.
Experience with the procurement of goods, works and services.
Relevant international experience in developing countries. Experience working on projects in Africa would be an advantage.
Proficiency in written and oral English is required. Other languages proficiencies will be an added advantage.
Robust negotiation skills, including working experience planning and preparing negotiations, setting clear objectives and strategy to achieve them.
