JOB FUNCTION: Oversees and responsible for developing strategic plans for projects, and leading the projects team to ensure projects are completed to budget, timely and with minimal risk.
DIRECT REPORTS: Yes
LOCATION: Stamford Bridge with regular travel to Cobham and Kingsmeadow
CONTRACT: Permanent, 40 hours, any 5 in 7
PLAY YOUR PART (Main Responsibilities):
Executive level communication with board, Club executives, and project stakeholders regarding key project issues and updates.
Develop project strategic plan, staffing plan, schedule, priorities and tasks for the overall project team
Presentations to stakeholders, public entities and community groups
Oversight and management of large team assigned to the project
Define and layout vendor procurement strategy and schedule and manage procurement
Create and update high level milestone schedule
Monitor and manage progress of design team and construction team throughout the duration of the project.
Understand and define potential risks of the project and communicate effectively
Assemble and maintain reliable project budgets and monitor adherence by all parties to the agreed budgets regarding the described responsibilities.
Monitor adherence to the agreed project schedule and advise of recovery measures as may be required.
Report on quality of the work and manage resolution of all non-compliance items.
Understand and ensure the team is obtaining all permits, inspections and approvals.
Manage turnover of the project, and closeout of all assigned project contracts and accounts.
Member of the Club’s Senior Leadership Team
Accountable for leading Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) within their own business area
Communicate their commitment to ED&I to their staff and across the Club
DO THE RIGHT THING (Our Expectations):
To demonstrate and live by the club’s values; Here to Win, Be Brave, Do the Right Thing, Play Your Part, Many Teams, One Club and Proud to Be Chelsea
To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department
PROUD TO BE CHELSEA (Person Specification):
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in construction management, Construction Engineering, Building Construction, Engineering, or Architecture is preferred.
Experience:
Significant and proven experience as project engineer, project manager, project director or project executive for a major design, construction or program management firm on large complex
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, quickly establishing credibility with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
High level presentation skills.
Experience in managing personnel
Superior collaboration skills.
Proficiency with technology including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to multi-task, and produce all deliverables in a timely manner.
This position requires living in the London area, and the ability to work effectively in fast-paced jobsite environments.
Must be flexible to work non-traditional hours due to the accelerated nature of the projects.
What We Offer:
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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.
Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.
This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Other
Industries
Spectator Sports and Sports Teams and Clubs
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