Senior Project Manager - Principal Contracting

About the role

CBRE GWS is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager (Principal Contracting) to join its Project Management team in Sweden. The role carries full accountability for identifying, developing and delivering capital and operational projects across a defined portfolio of client sites, acting as Principal Contractor and managing all aspects of delivery, compliance, commercial performance and client outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and generate project opportunities from an existing portfolio of FM and maintenance contracts, and act as the single point of accountability from inception to completion.
• Lead Project Supervisors, site teams and supply partners, and work with designers, consultants, developers and subcontractors to define and execute project scopes.
• Develop detailed project plans, programmes and delivery strategies, keeping projects on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
• Hold full P&L responsibility: prepare estimates, manage tenders and evaluations, and ensure margin and profitability targets are met.
• Manage subcontractor valuations, payment applications and final accounts, and identify and manage commercial risks.
• Operate under CDM regulations as Principal Contractor, embed QHSE processes, and review and approve RAMS.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders, obtain formal customer acceptance, and provide accurate monthly reporting to the Head of Projects / Business Unit Director.
• Develop a pipeline of project opportunities, leverage on-site presence to secure additional works, and promote project capabilities through case studies and site visits.

Required profile

• At least 7 years' experience in project management within M&E, FM, construction or critical environments.
• Proven experience managing full project P&L responsibility and leading teams and managing subcontractors.
• Senior-level project delivery experience desirable.
• Recognised qualification in Project Management, and a technical qualification in Construction, Mechanical, Electrical or similar.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations, IOSH Managing Safely and/or SMSTS; NEBOSH desirable.

Required skills

• In-depth understanding of construction project management methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of construction health and safety legislation.
• Commercial and financial acumen, and clear understanding of margin versus markup.
• Excellent influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, and strong written and verbal communication and numeracy.