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Studio Akamá is seeking a director of project delivery to join its team in Palma de Mallorca.

Role:

• director project delivery based in Palma de Mallorca
• potential long term partnership related to business development contribution
• workplace: 50 per cent in office, 50 per cent on site visits

Scope:

• overall responsible for the delivery of project according to AKAMÁ standards
• oversee all projects in the delivery phase: timeline (feasibility check and ensure timely execution, budget (good with numbers, finance), and above all, ensure execution of the design details and defined quality/ precision
• lead project/construction managers (personnel responsibility)
• contact person for the client in important issues and contingencies
• communicate on management level with construction companies, and suppliers
• expand national and international network of suppliers / subcontractors for the local and international projects
• communication and liaison with chief designer and architects with regards to planning and design relevant topics
• supervision of tendering/RFQ process
• heading of negotiations with suppliers representing the client’s interest
• adaptation or revision of contracts related to the project delivery
• communication with lawyers and other project relevant parties on   general topics
• oversee and improve delivery process, methodology and IT support
• lead debriefing and lessons learned process to feedback into design process (construction vs. design details)
• define themes/topics for the knowledge management process together with   the director design

Characteristics/traits:

• solution-, not problem-orientated
• very meticulous/high attention to detail
• very organised/methodical in the approach
• team player requiring very good communication and interpersonal skills (fair but clear/’hard’)

Education and expertise:

• architect and/or engineer

Therefore, a mix of technical and architectural education and expertise, i.e.:

• know their way around a construction site
• have an eye for aesthetical finishes, detailing, alignment, levelling, centering, proportioning, etc.
• fluency in English is a must-have and advanced Spanish. German is a plus
• IT skills: e.g. MS Office, AutoCAD, Revit, etc.
• experience in the field of BIM, passive house, BREEAM, etc. is as plus

Work experience:

• international work experience or work experience with an international team
• management of teams of approx. ten people or more
• minimum 10 to 12 years of relevant experience

Industry experience in an international context within:

• high end real estate development
• high end architecture/ design studio
• high end project management

www.studioakama.com

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