Project Manager - San Francisco - Egis Group

Description

About Us

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has over 50 years' experience and a team of 19,500 employees in over 120 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate‑responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet.

About the Role

The M25 is one of our Flagship projects in the UK It is the most used part of the UK Strategic Road Network with it seeing over 200,000 vehicles per day and it's a critical infrastructure asset for personal and goods vehicles into and around our capital. The network includes around 800 structures and 5 tunnels, so it requires high levels of performance, constant improvement and repairs to keep it operating smoothly.

We've formed a Joint Venture project called Connect Plus Services (CPS) to work with our partners to widen, operate and maintain the M25 under a 30‑year contract and we are looking for a Project Manager to lead on renewal and/or improvement projects from conception to close out, maintaining the critical assets across the Dartford Crossing: Queen Elizabeth II bridge, West & East tunnels.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for a number of projects at different stages of the project lifecycle
• Within each project responsibility for
  • End to end management of the project, to include scheme development and engagement through the life of the project with the asset team, designers, sub‑consultants, construction team and contractors
  • Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders to include but not limited to Planner, Construction Manager, Project QS, Asset and Designers.
  • Management of the P6 programme with the planning team, including identification of critical path activities
  • Commercial management of the project to include but not limited to cost plan, supply chain quotations, review and approval of invoices, forecasting, review of applications with the commercial team
  • Commission and manage internal and external resources in terms of quality, budget and programme.
  • Lead on Gateways and collaborative cost reviews with the Client and project team.
  • Adhere and apply the project governance procedure, including leading in presentations both virtual and in person with preparation of the supporting documentation to pass through project gateways
  • Routine reporting on project schedule / progress, risk and commercial status of the project internally and to the Client
• Engage in the Collaborative M25 Community, including Balance Scorecards, forums and workshops as required
• Support the delivery of the business' Sustainability activities and business plan objectives
• Live the Connect Plus Values

Working arrangements

• Ability and willingness to travel to other offices for meetings on the network as and when required
• Working onsite in the M25 Dartford office
• Periodic requirement for site visits (night shift H&S audit)
• Full Driving Licence

What do we need from you

Qualifications/ skills

• Project Management Experience preferably supported by recognised Project Management qualification, PRINCE2, APMP etc
• Preference of minimum degree qualification and membership of appropriate professional institution or working towards such qualification
• Broad skills, knowledge and understanding of Highway or Structures Engineering and associated design areas
• Knowledge of CDM and other H&S and Environmental legislation related to Highway Engineering
• Knowledge of the NEC (New Engineering Contract) and other relevant forms of contract

Personal Attributes

• Proactive problem solving
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong safety management culture
• Ability to prioritise and self‑manage
• Self aware and adaptable style to meet varying project needs
• Demonstration of commitment to ongoing personal development via CPD
• Good organisational skills

What's in it for you?

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one's contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

Please note, to be considered for this role, you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position