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!

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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.( Watch our short film about it)

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 200 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 withmeaningful relationships

Inspires us to develop ourselves to become better humans

Empowers us to pursue our own learning adventures

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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. So our values reflect the 4 levels of relationships that each of us has:

Grow yourself – Your relationship with yourself

Care About People – Your Relationship With Others Around You

Execute to greatness – Your relationship with your team

Build civilisation – Your relationship with humanity and the world

This goes much deeper but for the sake of brevity, we will keep the summary version!

We enshrined our values in our vision:

We exist so that everyone in our team can thrive in a high-impact community that:

Connects us withmeaningful relationships

Inspires us to develop ourselves to become better humans

Empowers us to pursue our own learning adventures

We believe that, by first doing this, we can achieve the highest levels of value for the world.

And enable the achievement of our vision through our dual mission:

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

Laminar Projects is proud to be recognized as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Construction, Engineering & Property for 2024! Join a team where learning, collaboration, and growth are at the core of everything we do, and where solving big challenges is part of the fun.

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The Role

This is a hybrid role which will combine remote working with site presence in client reporting requirements and engagement in Cardiff area.

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 role

Supercharge 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:

Native speaking is desirable.

Understanding local regulations of contractual practices (desirable).

Responsibilities:

• Support Contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis and recommendations
• Support 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, etc.
• Coordinate Design Team activities supporting Client PM
• Ensure AE is completing the complete list of City and/or other Authority approvals process, permitting, etc
• Coordinate Constructability review of project documents
• Provide / Gather cost estimates working with subs and other vendors for scope gaps/changes
• Produce Cash flow projections on a monthly basis
• Assist 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 contacts
• Manage General Contractor and others day to day directly contracted vendors on the ground
• Support Cost Management / Change Control, including change order review, negotiation, & recommendations, delay analysis
• Coordinate Value Engineering
• Support Budget Management and Tracking
• Schedule monitoring, tracking and analysis
• Support Document control (track and coordinate addenda, bulletins, new drawing sets, clarifications, etc)
• Ensure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues/gaps
  
  

• To make construction projects deliver to near perfection
• To create scalable and repeatable solutions to common problems
• To develop yourself and everyone around you
  
  

• Own 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.
  
  

• Competitive salary dependent on location and capability
• Paid Annual Leave 25 days + statutory Bank Holidays
• Pension (Match contribution up to 7%)
• Private health insurance
• In-House Coaching Sessions
• Discretionary bonus scheme for all team members.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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