Senior Project Manager

Are you a Project Manager who is a bit tired of the standard old-fashioned way of doing things in the construction industry?
Do you get deep satisfaction from making things run more efficiently using a good dose of common sense and maybe a bit of technology?
Have you ever wanted to work a bit more flexibly but still be hands-on in construction and improving the industry?
Support Contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis and recommendations
Support Contract negotiation, typically in concert with the Client’s PM and legal counsel, including establishment of all GC “business terms” including mark-ups, fees, insurance, labor rates, escalation, etc
Coordinate Constructability review of project documents
Assist client in identifying, scoping, buying-out and scheduling of all Owner-direct vendors and manage day-to-day the delivery of project within agreed budget requirements
Manage General Contractor and others day to day directly contracted vendors on the ground
Support Cost Management / Change Control, including change order review, negotiation, & recommendations, delay analysis
Support Budget Management and Tracking
Schedule monitoring, tracking and analysis
Ensure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues/gaps
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We are Laminar Projects
If you have already heard about us, you are probably reading this because you are tired of the typical old-fashioned and chaotic ways of doing things in construction. we are a high-end construction project management consultancy and also a construction management tech developer. Improving construction strengthens the very foundation of human civilisation.( Watch our short film about it)
As a consultancy, we are focused on genuinely upgrading the way construction projects are delivered. We bring control and clarity to projects using a pragmatic mix of the latest technology, our own processes, and a big dose of common sense.
We then take the deep understanding of the projects we work on and all of our spare revenue to develop construction management software products that anyone can use to deliver their projects better. Our tech team are building a full suite of products one module at a time – kind of like office 365 but for construction management. ( Check out Shape, our construction management tech and watch this video about what we are doing )
We exist so that everyone in our team can thrive in a high-impact community that:
To fully digitise the construction of human civilisation
This role is specifically for project management professionals, who are experienced working in Data Centres, preferably on the developer/end customer side, although we will also consider GC experience.
Deliver cutting-edge project and cost management services in the construction industry, powered by the latest digital tools and technologies.
Oversee all project aspect of projects, typically through Stages 2-6, following the appropriate stage gate process in your region.
Creation of detailed project execution plans , appropriate to the stage gate/design maturity.
Work hand-in-hand with commercial managers to ensure timely, on-budget, and high-quality project delivery.
Embrace digital transformation : Lead the integration of project management elements through Laminar's project controls-centric delivery, streamlining workflow and maximizing control.
You don't have to be a data fanatic, but a desire for a digitally enhanced approach is essential.

Data Centre Focus (Desirable):
While not essential, prior experience in data center projects as a client or general contractor representative/consultant would be valued.
Understanding local regulations of contractual practices (desirable).
Proven ability to develop comprehensive project strategies for data center projects, encompassing scheduling, risk management, and cost control, from initiation to close-out and handover.
Demonstrated success in leading negotiations with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to secure optimal terms and favourable outcomes in data center environments.
Understanding local regulations of contractual practices (desirable).
Team This role is part of our Project Management Consultancy which focuses on:
Understanding what the real problems of projects are
More specifically you will be part of our Project Services Team. Your leader will be our Project Director.

To make construction projects deliver to near perfection
# Own the project : Own the project through all stage gates, providing consistency and clarity throughout, concurrently controlling change and risk management.
Produce execution plans (PEP), manage the project, identify and control the stakeholders engagement and own collaboration with all parties, internal and external – Laminar stands apart through the collective and integrated delivery of all disciplines, which must be maintained and nurtured.
Provide simple actionable reports to stakeholders at all levels that help them deliver their part of the project more efficiently and effectively (Laminar’s existing infrastructure will support this).
Develop scalable and repeatable best practices and tools in collaboration with the team so that long-term impact is achieved.
You will be a seasoned Senior Project Manager, with extensive experience working directly with clients, ideally with some stints working for Tier 1 or 2 Contractors as well, to provide the well-rounded experience that is hugely valuable as a consultant.
Project background with at least 8+ years of experience on construction projects, including hands-on claims involvement from start to finish
Proficient communicator in written and verbal English
A track record of making projects and organisations better beyond just doing the basics

Decent Excel skills, a strong interest in data, and a well-rounded knowledge of project management principles
A track record of implementing scalable and repeatable solutions in projects and organisations that had a significant positive impact

However, this job ad is leaning into Laminar’s transition towards client-side projects, as we have established a foothold providing planning and project management services for clients, and foresee rapid growth for project coming, specifically within the Data Centre sector, in 2024.
We have developed a Claim Strength Calculator which has been the gateway to providing an increasing amount of specialist claims support, and this is just the beginning.
Business Development – bid writing, sales presentations, networking/professional events, campaign ideation/implementation alongside our growth team.
Business Maturity – contributing to OKR setting and working towards these, helping develop business infrastructure (processes, procedures, templates, tools) to support Laminar in our quest to digitalise the construction industry, surpass client expectations, and do so in aligned collaboration with the wider business.
Live Project and Cost Management – delivering the fundamental day job with half an eye on how your actions support the wider business towards the short to medium term goal of offering full project delivery.
Specialist Claims support – building upon the foundation created by the innovative Claims Strength Calculator, to make Laminar one of the leading players in dispute management/avoidance.

What kinds of projects would I be working on?
Whilst Laminar supports many types of complex projects including; data centers, highways, railways, nuclear power plants, high-end residential, and any other type of complex project you can think of( Check out our portfolio ). This role will specifically focus on data centers for clients.
Our clients include major Owners/Operators, Main Contractors, and Subcontractors, with project values between £1m and £1B+ globally. With regards to Data Centres, we work with all the major developers and end customers dominating this sector, with an ever growing order book.
As a general rule, we attend projects 4/5 days a week if site is within a reasonable daily commute.
How does what I do connect with the long-term impact on the construction industry? As a consultant in the field, you will be tasked with understanding and solving common problems. You will constantly be testing our products in the field so that we can rapidly iterate and improve them for anyone in the industry to use.
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Paid Annual Leave 25 days + statutory Bank Holidays
Compensation for this role depends on your capability level but will be market competitive
Pension & private health insurance
All travel costs outside of your local area are covered
You will be supported to excel in whichever areas you are most interested in Long-term impact : We are focused on solving the biggest issues in construction project delivery in a way that can spread and outlast us
A generous equity scheme : as a fast-growing consultancy as well as the fact we are building software this has a huge upside, particularly for people that stay with us through our growth
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After that, we will reach out to you to schedule a casual conversation to help you to know us a bit better and tell us a bit about yourself.
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