Project Manager
Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of advisors and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology and rigour to shape a better world.
We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Project and Programme Management within Arup’s Milan Office.
Your Role:
- Undertake day to day project management for current ongoing project commitments and future projects;
- Be involved in interfacing clients gaining their trust and ensuring that their needs will be met by the brief through effective communication;
- Work collaboratively within a mutually supportive team environment with a focus on team success;
- Coordinate tasks, ensuring work quality is maintained at required standard;
- Effectively manage the time, scope, cost, quality and performance of projects;
- Prepare project reports for clients summarising key issues and strategically advising on best outcomes;
- Prepare and maintain project plans, records, reports, logs and registers;
- Assist in the preparation and delivery of tender submissions and presentations;
- Provide input into the ongoing skill development within the project management team.
- Visit the construction site to monitor work progress, timing to be compliant with the schedule and update on working status, issues, critical situation
Requirements:
- Degree in architecture or building engineering;
- Knowledge and experience in the field of project management and related areas across a range of projects;
- Fluency in both Italian and English language;
- Experience on fitout projects;
- Experience onsite;
- Attention to detail and deadline oriented;
- Strong interest and experience in Sustainability
- Good understanding of fitout elements design;
- Knowledge of quality standards, means, methods and materials for millwork and interior finishes;
- Developed interest and knowledge in procurement;
- Ability to daily manage small scale projects and support senior PMs on large scale projects by meeting strict deadlines;
- Able to quickly develop and maintain successful client and team relationships;
- Excellent planning, organizational and analytical skills;
- Excellent communications skills (including formal and informal presentations, written communications and reports);
- Able to demonstrate good commercial awareness;
- Excellent working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint and AutoCAD;
- Availability to travel within Europe
Rewards and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary at all levels and one of the best benefits packages in our sector.
Core benefits including flexible working arrangements are made available to support and safeguard your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing.
Shape your time with us
Our goal is to shape a better world. And to do that, we need to make Arup a phenomenal place to work for everyone. If we want to solve problems for people around the world, we must seek and attract the best people from the widest talent pool and create an environment that supports and includes them. We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their contribution. This includes people with disabilities, so please discuss any adjustments that you may require throughout the selection and assessment process with your recruitment contact.
At Arup, you'll be an encouraged member of the team with opportunities to participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g., as a STEM ambassador) or by joining one of our staff networks for women, culture, or LGBT+ people. You'll have access to a range of flexible working options – whether you're a parent, a career, a student, or have a busy lifestyle - we recognise it's not always easy to commit to standard working hours so if you're interested in flexible start and finish times, working from home or working part-time, please let us know when you apply, and we'll discuss how this could work in your role.
Join us in shaping a better world.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. You will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to sex, race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. We recognise that not all disabilities are visible and will make reasonable adjustments to cater for diverse applicants in the selection and assessment process.