Project Manager
Job Description
Project
Management
Support
the Head of Estates in the delivery of the estates strategy outputs.
Understand
and determine project scope and objectives, ascertaining technical user
requirements to develop specifications, cost estimates and timescales for
delivery.
Prioritise
projects according to organisational priorities, availability of funds and
accessibility to work areas, ensuring that relevant stakeholders are included
within discussions.
Manage
capital works and small works in accordance with the capital project process.
Measure
project performance / outcomes using appropriate tools and techniques, working
with key stakeholders to define project outcomes and milestones.
To
undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities,
as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.
To
manage all moves, adds and changes to all areas of the Trust.
Contractor
- Management
- Ensure
- all contractors are appropriately vetted, inducted and monitored in accordance
- with organisational contractor management procedures.
Verify
contractor competence, insurance, training and statutory documentation prior to
commencement of works.
Monitor
contractor performance and address health and safety non-conformances.
Ensure
contractors comply with safeguarding requirements, site rules and supervision
arrangements when working in areas occupied by children and young people.
Health,
Safety and Compliance
Promote
a positive health and safety culture across all projects and estates
activities.
Ensure
compliance with all relevant health, safety, fire, environmental and statutory
requirements.
Support
compliance with CDM Regulations and organisational project governance
processes.
Review
and approve contractor risk assessments, method statements and permits to work
as required.
Monitor
contractor performance and undertake site inspections to ensure safe delivery
of works.
Ensure
projects do not adversely affect the safety, wellbeing or safeguarding of
children, families, visitors or staff.
Maintain
project risk registers and escalate significant risks through appropriate
governance structures.
Support
incident investigation and implementation of corrective actions
Ensure
all project documentation, certificates, health and safety files and compliance
records are accurately maintained.
Adheres
to all Health and Safety guidelines, principles, and regulations to perform
your role and comply with The Childrens Trust policies and procedures.
Governance
Ensure
project documentation is complete, current and appropriately stored.
Procurement
and engagement of contractors and services in accordance with financial
regulations and TCT policy.
Track
costs and manage any variations throughout the project life cycle, ensuring
each project is delivered within budget.
Skills
and Responsibilities
You
will be responsible for delivering agreed projects within their remit and to
budget, with spend approved by the individual with the appropriate
authority.
Management
of self and others
You
will be expected to be a self-starter, who can set their own priorities and
manage their own workload within time constraints.
You
will be expected to deliver projects within their agreed parameters, escalating
any deviations to the agreed scope within regular project management meetings,
or Head of Estates as appropriate.
Plan
projects to minimise disruption and risk to children, families, visitors and
staff.
Coordinate
works to ensure continuity of clinical, educational and residential services.
Undertake
project-specific risk assessments where works may impact vulnerable service
users.
You
will highly value collaborative working to assure projects are well
co-ordinated delivering their objective while aligning to operational teams
needs.
Undertake
line management responsibilities, including regular supervision, performance
reviews and professional development discussions.
Professionalism
Takes
action and raises concerns.
Adhere
to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust.
Maintain professional boundaries and professionalism
at all times.
Committed to demonstrating the organisations values
and behaviours at all times.
Wellbeing
and Emotional Resilience
Maintains
a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming
challenges and problems.
Recognises
own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource
when or if necessary.
Treats
challenges and problems as a learning experience.
Remains
organised and focused when under pressure.
Responds
appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback.
Motivates
self and other.
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