Technical Project Manager

Role Description 

The role of Technical Project Manager is to provide technical consultancy and project management in the field of Digital Building technologies, applications, process, standards for FPC and our Clients. Working as a part of the FPC Digital Building Services Group, the role will be responsible for delivering projects and services to FPC’s clients in order to successfully fulfil the Scope of Work (SoW) outlined in the Agreement, Proposal, or Engagement Letter between FPC and it’s Client, together with any other relevant client-side documents such as Business Requirements Document (BRD), policies, standards, and processes.  

The Technical Project Manager represents FPC in delivering services to our Clients and when working with industry partners and suppliers, so will maintain the highest standards of technical and professional performance, and conduct themself with honesty and integrity at all times. 

In addition to client-facing role and delivery responsibilities, the Technical Project Manager is expected to be both an effective Team Leader for other team members and an active member of the Digital Building Services team. This includes making a positive contribution to the development of the team and wider FPC business, as well as working effectively with all FPC colleagues to successfully deliver projects and support FPC’s business objectives.

Requirements

The responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to, the following:  

• Program and Project Management: Delivery of consultancy and project management services and projects for clients in accordance with the Proposal, Scope of Work (SoW), and/or Engagement Letter. Managing the delivery of projects on time, to scope and budget as per Client requirements 
• Team Management: Leading a team of Digital Building consultants to ensure  effective and efficient delivery of projects. Responsible for providing guidance and mentoring to team members, as well as facilitating teamwork and collaboration.
• Client Management: Understand customer requirements and business objectives and work proactively with FPC, the Client and other stakeholders to meet and deliver them 
• Services and Solutions Delivery:
• Skillfully manage, provide support, advise and collaborate on Digital Building systems integration, technologies, initiatives and solutions, processes and standards for FPC and our Clients
• Manage the process of deploying Digital Building  systems and architectures to provide optimum performance, functionality and value
• Produce RFPs, service delivery, technical and project related reports as required 
• Review Digital Building systems architectures and designs, identifying issues and suggesting improvements 
• Business Development: Identify potential revenue opportunities for the FPC business line, communicate them to FPC management and, where required, support the business development activity for them 
• Industry Expertise: Maintain expertise, knowledge and understanding of industry trends, developments and initiatives

Experience and Qualifications

The Technical Project Manager should possess experience and qualifications in the following: 

• Minimum 10-12 years project management experience, in IoT Solutions, Systems Integration, and related technologies
• Required Bachelor's or Master's degree in Controls, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven track record in technical roles e.g.  Technical Design, or Engineering, Project Management,
• Strong project management skills with experience managing complex projects from start to finish.
• Excellent Project Reporting, Risk and Issue Management and Communications Skills 
• Performing Project Reviews and Lessons Learnt exercises to feed into Continual Improvement 
• Effective Stakeholder Management and communication skills, including attending project, client and team meetings, document writing and presentation skills 
• Project proposal development, estimating and presentation 
• Experience and or qualification in RIBA Stages of Work or international equivalents 
• Experience and or qualification in Construction Projects and Contracting 
• Technical expertise in Digital Buildings Systems Integration design, development and implementation 
• Experience as working as part of a delivery team to manage and track the project from design to handover, including: 
• Client requirements gathering and documentation 
• Competitive Tender (RFP) Procurement 
• SoW and Specification Development 
• Process development including RACI, process and procedure 
• Competent using Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office software applications 

In addition to the above, it is desirable to have experience or qualifications in the design, delivery and operation of IoT Systems: 

• Use of Cloud Platforms (Google, Microsoft, Amazon) and Data Analytics  
• AutoCAD / BIM / Visio 
• RIBA/AIA Stages of Work or international equivalents 
• Construction Projects and Contracting 
• Systems Testing & Commissioning, FDD and Automated Commissioning Systems

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Training & Development
• Work From Home