SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER – DATA CENTRES IN SPAIN

Are you a Senior Project Manager who is a bit tired of the standard old-fashioned way of doing things in the construction industry? Do you get deep satisfaction from making things run more efficiently using a good dose of common sense and maybe a bit of technology? Have you always cared about the importance of proper planning and the connection between the schedule and the real day-to-day delivery of the job? Have you ever wanted to work a bit more flexibly but still be hands-on in construction and improving the industry? Sounds like a dream. Well, it isn’t, it is quite real! Read on! ResponsibilitiesSupport Contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis and recommendationsSupport Contract negotiation, typically in concert with the Client’s PM and legal counsel, including establishment of all GC “business terms” including mark-ups, fees, insurance, labor rates, escalation, etcCoordinate Design Team activities supporting Client PMEnsure AE is completing the complete list of City and/or other Authority approvals process, permitting, etcCoordinate Constructability review of project documentsProvide / Gather cost estimates working with subs and other vendors for scope gaps/changesProduce Cash flow projections on a monthly basisAssist client in identifying, scoping, buying-out and scheduling of all Owner-direct vendors and manage day to day the delivery of project within agreed budget requirements Ensuring a customer focus within all areas of operational activities, and that effective relationships are maintained with key client contactsManage General Contractor and others day to day directly contracted vendors on the groundSupport Cost Management / Change Control, including change order review, negotiation, & recommendations, delay analysisCoordinate Value EngineeringSupport Budget Management and TrackingSchedule monitoring, tracking and analysisSupport Document control (track and coordinate addenda, bulletins, new drawing sets, clarifications, etc)Ensure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues/gaps________________________________________________________________________________________ We are Laminar Projects!We are an award winning consultancy that implements technology to improve the delivery of complex construction projects. Improving construction strengthens the very foundation of human civilisation. (We also have a separate product team, Shape Construction, that takes the deep understanding of the projects we work on to develop construction management software products.The core of all this is our true secret sauce; people. We only recruit kind and authentic people who are fast learners. We are deeply focused on designing a new type of place that is optimised for the flourishing of the people in the team first and foremost. This approach has allowed us to grow from just 2 people in 2017 to over 170 today and we are still very much at the beginning! Joining us isn’t just some “job”, we challenge you to be your best self in all aspects of life.Our vision is designed to align how we operate with the fundamental aspects that enable anyone to have a fulfilled life:Connects us with meaningful relationships Inspires us to develop ourselves to become better humans Empowers us to pursue our own learning adventures _________________________________________________________________________________________4 core values for a good life We believe a life of human flourishing is all about meaningful relationships with others and challenging yourself to create a positive impact. Our four core values are grow yourself, care about people, execute to greatness and build civilisation. This philosophy goes much deeper and you can see more on our website.We are achieving this vision through the following two missions: To fully digitise the construction of human civilisation To create a new type of organisation that enables human flourishing while delivering a huge positive impact on society ________________________________________________________________________________________The Role Who is this role for?This role is specifically for project management professionals, who are experienced working in Data Centres, preferably on the developer/end customer side, although we will also consider GC experience.Only tick one of these boxes? Apply anyway as no one meets every requirement.Purpose of the roleSupercharge client service: Deliver cutting-edge project and cost management services in the construction industry, powered by the latest digital tools and technologies.Cradle-to-grave expertise: Oversee all project aspect of projects, typically through Stages 2-6, following the appropriate stage gate process in your region. Creation of detailed project execution plans, appropriate to the stage gate/design maturity. Champion collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with commercial managers to ensure timely, on-budget, and high-quality project delivery.Innovate fearlessly: Bring fresh ideas to the table, design new processes, and exceed industry expectations with progressive thinking.Embrace digital transformation: Lead the integration of project management elements through Laminar's project controls-centric delivery, streamlining workflow and maximizing control.Think outside spreadsheets: You don't have to be a data fanatic, but a desire for a digitally enhanced approach is essential.Data Centre Focus (Desirable):While not essential, prior experience in data center projects as a client or general contractor representative/consultant would be valued. Understanding local regulations of contractual practices (desirable). Proven ability to develop comprehensive project strategies for data center projects, encompassing scheduling, risk management, and cost control, from initiation to close-out and handover.Demonstrated success in leading negotiations with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to secure optimal terms and favourable outcomes in data center environments.Regional focus (Spain):Native speaking is desirable.Understanding local regulations of contractual practices (desirable). Team This role is part of our Project Management Consultancy which focuses on:Understanding what the real problems of projects are Implementing the best solutions to those problems Developing scalable best practices, tools and technologyMore specifically you will be part of our Project Services Team. Your leader will be our Project Director.Your top 3 objectives:To make construction projects deliver to near perfection To create scalable and repeatable solutions to common problems To develop yourself and everyone around you Your Top 5 ResponsibilitiesOwn the project: Own the project through all stage gates, providing consistency and clarity throughout, concurrently controlling change and risk management. Own the outcome: Produce execution plans (PEP), manage the project, identify and control the stakeholders engagement and own collaboration with all parties, internal and external – Laminar stands apart through the collective and integrated delivery of all disciplines, which must be maintained and nurtured. Report and inform: Provide simple actionable reports to stakeholders at all levels that help them deliver their part of the project more efficiently and effectively (Laminar’s existing infrastructure will support this).Make scalable solutions: Develop scalable and repeatable best practices and tools in collaboration with the team so that long-term impact is achieved.Develop everyone: Maximise the development of your team personally and professionally and educate our clients to improve as well. Your CapabilitiesYou will be a seasoned Senior Project Manager, with extensive experience working directly with clients, ideally with some stints working for Tier 1 or 2 Contractors as well, to provide the well-rounded experience that is hugely valuable as a consultant.Must-Have (The fundamentals) Mastery: Project background with at least 8+ years of experience on construction projects, including hands-on claims involvement from start to finish Communication: Proficient communicator in written and verbal English Leadership: A relentless approach to dealing with peopleImpact: A track record of making projects and organisations better beyond just doing the basics Nice to Have (If you don’t have it now you will be trained intensively after joining) Mastery: Decent Excel skills and a strong interest in data, experience in project planning both software and principlesCommunication: The charisma, influence and presence to get construction people to do new things and take the best approachLeadership: A proven leader/coach/developer of teams or teams of teams Impact: A track record of implementing scalable and repeatable solutions in projects and organisations that had a significant positive impactLaminar isn’t the place for you if any of the following is true: You want an easy, chilled-out role without much challenge You like to be the smartest person in the room You don’t like continuously receiving honest and candid feedback You prefer to do your own thing rather than work with a team _________________________________________________________________________________________Salary And BenefitsStandard Stuff Paid Annual Leave 25 days + statutory Bank HolidaysWorking hours flexibility to suit your life but normal hours are 08:00-17:00Compensation for this role depends on your capability level but will be market competitive Pension & private health insurance IT EquipmentAll travel costs outside of your local area are coveredThe Life-Changing Stuff Grow your whole self: Our leaders are more like coaches and one of our main objectives is to give 5 years’ worth of learning and development for every 1 year with us. You have a coach, mentor, well-being therapist and a development-orientated environment: That’s literally what our vision is all about and the primary reason Laminar exists. You can check out more of Laminar's coaching program Be surrounded by the best: We only hire and retain the very best people. You might be used to being the smartest in the room but that won’t be the case in Laminar. You will be surrounded by people you can learn from. We are 100% meritocratic so fast progression is the norm. You will be supported to excel in whichever areas you are most interested in! With Laminar, development is unbounded Long-term impact: We are focused on solving the biggest issues in construction project delivery in a way that can spread and outlast us A generous equity scheme: as a fast-growing consultancy as well as the fact we are building software this has a huge upside, particularly for people that stay with us through our growth _________________________________________________________________________________________ApplicationWe get thousands of applications so please write us a letter as part of your application explaining:Why do you want to join us? What do you think you bring to the team? We aren't a giant faceless corporation; we really care about the people who want to join our team so all letters will be read thoroughly.You must be located and have the current right to work in the UK/EU. We can support the transfer of existing UK visas, but cannot sponsor new visas.In terms of application, we usually start with an intro call to tell you what we are all about in a casual conversation. That helps you to know us a bit better and tell us a bit about yourself.