Senior Project Manager, Facility Development

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Reporting to the Managing Director and World Bank Group Chief Administration Officer, Global Corporate Solutions (GCS) brings together the functions of Corporate Security, Corporate Real Estate, and Corporate Services (such as food services, printing, travel, conferences, and translation and interpretation).

Corporate Real Estate (GCSCR) supports IBRD, IDA, and MIGA, in developing and operating their real estate needs worldwide. GCSCR’s primary purpose is to create and develop strategic, cost effective, functional, efficient, and safe real estate solutions. To achieve its purpose, GCSCR is structured into two main divisions: (i) HQ Real Estate Development and Management (GCSHQ), which covers facilities based in Washington, DC, and (ii) International Real Estate (GCSIR), responsible for facilities located overseas. GCSIR, in its turn, comprises two sub-units: (i) International Real Estate Development (GCSID) and, (ii) International Facilities Management (GCSIF). The Senior Project Manager position falls in GCSID.

Senior Project Manager (International Real Estate Development)

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 Senior 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 work closely with other 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 results include:

Delivers the work program under the direction and advice from IR Manager, utilizing designated systems and procedures for documentation and tracking.
Leadership and team management responsibilities as a Senior member of the IR team.
Identifies trends and changes to the business and the workplace environment and how they may impact staff experience and program delivery and provide recommendations.
Develops project work program with the client and reviews the overall facilities portfolio for investment planning purposes.
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.
Manages Real Estate surveys, prepares cost-benefit analysis to evaluate lease versus buy versus build alternatives.
Directs and handles interaction with internal and external counsel as well landlords and property owners.
Conducts review of terms and conditions of lease proposals and assists in formulating strategy for lease transactions.
Sets the project 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.
Responsible for quality control and formulation of project outline and specific project proposals for forwarding to BPS for funding. Reviews and advises the IR Manager for Capital Budget reserves and upcoming requests.
Provides input to governance process and documentation as required, referencing the policies and procedures governing real estate investments, and cost sharing arrangements with other international finance institutions or international organizations.
Supports the selection of design consultants, contractors and specialty consultants for projects, and 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 and standards.
Manages the preparation of construction plans, specifications and contract documents.
Responsible for coordinating with business units including IT, Security, Procurement, HSD etc, and with Client(s) within IBRD, and IFC, and IMF, if applicable.
Develops and 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.
Approves invoices submitted by vendors/contacts and prepares the required documentation for payments.
Oversees and monitors post-occupancy activities.
In addition to the above, this role serves as the Senior project manager for large, complex, ground-up construction projects.

Selection Criteria:

A master’s degree, preferably MA/MS or M. Eng. (Architectural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering) with five years of relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree in combination with 10 years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.
Has relevant experience working on projects in developing nations.
Detailed knowledge of building design and construction.
Proficiency in written and oral English is required. Other language proficiencies will be advantages.
Demonstrated Project Management experience.
Has robust negotiation skills, including working experience planning and preparing negotiations, setting clear objectives and tactics to achieve them.
Confirmed Architectural and Engineering Skills. Understands architectural design concepts, construction, mechanical or design engineering, sustainability principles, building systems and equipment as applied to large comprehensive construction and renovation projects.
Has basic knowledge of institutional interior design theory and practices.

Source: https://worldbankgroup.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=26542&site=1

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