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Project Manager Real Estate

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring: 

* knowledge of project management techniques

* good understanding of the real estate business

* good knowledge in the field of electricity both high tension and low tension

* analytical skills technical and financial, advocate technical solutions , good presentation skills

What you will do

As a Property Project Manager you are accountable for the successful realization of property development projects, ensuring that the business benefits are met. This means delivering the project to scope, time, cost, resources, quality and other defined targets. You are accountable for continuously reviewing the ongoing validity of the projects and to make recommendations of actions to the sponsor and/or steering committee. You liaise closely with main stakeholders, contractors, architects and consultants during each phase of the project.

You are responsible to secure compliance with the Project Steering Model (PSM) in all real estate property projects and to act on behalf of the sponsor and/or steering committee to realize the project’s business case.

  • In this job you are responsible to drive and ensure the successful realization of property development projects within cost, time and quality constraints. Your focus will be on Electrical (High Voltage) projects
  • You are accountable for continuously reviewing the ongoing validity of the projects and to make recommendations of actions to the sponsor and/or steering committee. You liaise closely with main stakeholders, contractors, architects and consultants during each phase of the project.
  • You are responsible to secure compliance with the Project Steering Model (PSM) in all real estate property projects and to act on behalf of the sponsor and/or steering committee to realize the project’s business case.
  • You are responsible to ensure that all requirements and objectives of the project phases are met and to manage the project team members. You follow up on progress and performance of the projects.
  • You evaluate and select local contractor for the projects in scope in close cooperation with Volvo’s purchasing team.
  • You are responsible for all project documentation, the process of orders and invoices relayed to the specific projects.
  • Your future team

    You will be part of Volvo Real Estate BNL with 14 members and be based in Ghent. Our team takes care of the complete life cycle of properties in use by Volvo and works intensively together external professionals in the various fields of real estate. Our team is constantly supporting the expansions and major changes of the operations, delivering new facilities and making sure that all facilities in use maintain a high degree of quality.

    Are you the one?

    MSc/BSc in Engineering or equal by experience

  • Minimum 5 years work experience in Project Management
  • Structured, analytical and pragmatic profile
  • Show high level of integrity, build relationships and trust
  • Innovative, proactive, result oriented and passionate about work, with a strong continuous improvement mindset
  • Have a holistic view, act and think strategically, take ownership, drive to deliver added value
  • Good knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices.
  • Good verbal and written skills in English and Dutch.
  • What’s in it for you?

  • We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits.
  • We take care of our people and striving constantly to create a positive mind set
  • We have a hands on attitude and support each other 
  • We are part of global Volvo real estate community and interact on a global scale
  • We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

    Who we are and what we believe in 
    Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

    Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

    Group Real Estate is part of Volvo Group - and our ambition is to create work environments where people thrive, every day. We are a global team of real estate professionals, acting as true business partners to our stakeholders, in more than 60 different countries and 600 sites. Volvo Group Real Estate operate throughout the entire property lifecycle, from acquisition to divestment. We believe we can always learn and improve, and we know this is best done together.

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    Project Manager Real Estate

    Company:
    Volvo Group
    City:
    Ghent
    Contract type: 
    Freelance, Full-time
    Categories: 
    Project Manager
    Degree level: 
    Bachelor
    Career level: 
    Manager
    Published:
    02.05.2024
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