Building and Renovation Project Manager

Building and Renovation Project Manager (SCE-PPM-2021-130-LD)
Geneva, Switzerland
Contract


Company Description
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.


Job Description

Introduction
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.

Are you a project manager with outstanding negotiation and organizational skills? Do you enjoy achieving high-quality results? Do you like to build effective collaborations with your colleagues and contractors? Make your contribution to exciting and dynamic civil engineering and construction projects within the most unique particle physics laboratory in the world: CERN. Take part!

One opportunity for building and renovation project managers is open in the Site and Civil Engineering (SCE) Department, responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of the buildings and infrastructure on the CERN sites.

Functions
As a Building and Renovation Project Manager, you will be responsible for the execution of building and renovation projects from the initial conceptual design to the final delivery to the end-users.

You will:
- Gather requirements from the building's end-users inside CERN and propose optimal technical and financial solutions fitting those requirements;
- Set up project structures with accurate human and financial resource estimations;
- Manage change requests from the end-users;
- Plan and coordinate the work of the project's external design consultants including the procurement process and the setup and management of design consultancy contracts;
- Plan and coordinate the execution of the works including the procurement process and the setup and management of construction contracts;
- Ensure that design and construction costs and schedules are maintained;
- Ensure that all construction work complies with the contractual drawings and documents, norms and regulations;
- Oversee the works on-site, check bill of quantity measurements, financial commitments, and payments;
- Negotiate financial variations, claims, agreements and settlements with consultants and contractors;
- Make sure that all safety measures are taken on the worksites in order to keep the incident rate to a minimum.

Qualifications
Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of civil engineering or architecture or a related field.

Experience:

The experience required for this post is:
- Proven experience in managing construction projects, buildings and infrastructure, with full responsibility throughout the project lifecycle from concept design to construction and hand-over.
- Proven experience in managing partial or full renovation projects of buildings fully compliant with current standards.
- Proven experience of coordinating different professions (architect, structural engineers, HVAC engineers, electrical engineers, technical/legal/financial advisors, contractors, etc.).
- Proven experience in procurement processes (definition of procurement strategy, selection of firms, call for tenders, etc.).

Technical competencies:
- Design of industrial buildings.
- Knowledge of building construction, consolidation and renovation.
- Quality management.
- Project management.

Behavioural competencies:
- Managing self: taking initiative beyond regular tasks and making things happen.
- Optimising resources: realistically assessing human and financial resource needs, evaluating risks and plans accordingly Effectively managing budget, optimizing human and financial resources
- Achieving results: having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind
- Communicating effectively: utilising effective negotiation techniques to achieve long-term results acceptable to all parties involved.
- Working in teams: working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities

Language skills:
Spoken and written English and French. Ability to draw-up technical specifications and/or scientific reports and to make oral presentations in at least one of the two languages.


Additional Information

Eligibility and closing date:
Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 05.01.2022.


Employment Conditions

Contract type:
Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

These functions require:
-Work in Radiation Areas.
- Interventions in underground installations.
- A valid driving licence is required.
- Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Job grade: 6-7

Job reference: SCE-PPM-2021-130-LD

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