Junior Project Manager (Construction) (F/H)

About The Role

About this opportunity

Assisting Project Managers in the delivery of projects in France.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting Project / Programme Managers in delivering high-quality services and ensuring that project management and/or programme management deliverables meet customer requirements
• Assisting in the delivery of high-quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures
• Support the project implementation
• Administering contracts as contract administrator, employer’s agent or project manager
• Producing and presenting to customers
• Support the preparation of bids for services
• Ensuring that all quantitative and financial information has been independently checked before issue, including maintaining evidence of independent checks
• Remaining in the remit of your role

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• Employee Assistance Programme

About The Candidate

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Some experience of participation in building construction projects in France
• Understanding of the tools and techniques applied to project management.
• Initial knowledge of construction procurement methods, including tendering, contracting strategies, specification and acquisition.
• Understanding of legislation impacting on building contracts.
• Knowledge of health and safety basics applied to the construction industry
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Excellent problem solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills
• Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage teams.
• Proficiency in French and English
• Based in Paris with possibly some travel.

Qualifications

• Bac+2 or equivalent - Building Engineering, Architecture or similar
• Engineering School or BTS, DUT or Technical Professional License

About The Company

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.