Project Manager, International Real Estate

The Project Manager handles major components of facilities projects including acquisition, design, and construction of Bank offices in the International Real Estate (Africa) region. The role involves delivering the work program under the direction of the Senior Project Manager, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Delivers the work program under the direction of the Senior Project Manager and as required, by the Manager.
• Provides technical support towards the design and construction of the World Bank Office Premises including active new office development projects in Nairobi and monitoring other World Bank construction works as assigned.
• Develops project program with the client.
• Resolves scope of required resources and mobilizes them from within/outside the Bank.
• 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 from inception through final completion.
• Identifies, inspects, and evaluates alternative sites and buildings, and determines their suitability for the Bank’s requirements and needs.
• 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, Senior 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 requisitions and approves invoices submitted by vendors/contacts and prepares the required documentation for payments.
• Prepares timely project reporting for clients and Senior Management.
• Manages 3rd party review and testing and commissioning.
• Manages accurate projects documents filing.
• Oversees and monitors post-occupancy activities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree, preferably MA/MS or M.Eng. (Architecture, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering) with 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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, and multiple project delivery models.
• Basic knowledge of institutional interior design theory and practices and familiarity working with corporate Workplace standards, Security and Fire life Safety standards.
• 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.
• Relevant experience working for an international organization would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in written and oral English is required.
• Proficiency of French will be an added advantage for Kinshasa/Abidjan.
• Robust negotiation skills, including working experience planning and preparing negotiations, setting clear objectives and strategy to achieve them.

Skills

• Project Management
• PMP Certification
• Prince 2 Certification
• Construction Design
• Construction Management
• Architectural Design
• Building Systems
• Sustainability Principles
• Project Delivery Models
• Interior Design Theory
• Corporate Workplace Standards
• Security Standards Implementation
• Fire Life Safety Standards
• Procurement of Goods and Services
• International Project Experience
• Negotiation Skills
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Budget Management
• Schedule Management

Languages

English