Project Manager, Facility Development at World Bank Group

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides an outstanding opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the largest sources of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. The WBG is not a bank in the ordinary sense, but a unique global partnership formed by 189 member countries and focused on achieving the twin goals of ending extreme poverty and building shared prosperity. 

Established in 1944, the WBG is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and employs more than 16,000 employees in more than 160 offices worldwide. The WBG consists of five specialized institutions: The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). For more information, visit www.worldbank.org

Global Corporate Solutions and Corporate Real Estate

Reporting to the Managing Director and World Bank Group Chief Administration Officer, Global Corporate Solutions (GCS) brings together the functions of Corporate Security, Corporate Real Estate, and Corporate Services (such as food services, printing, travel, conferences, and translation and interpretation).

Corporate Real Estate (GCSCR) supports IBRD, IDA, and MIGA, in developing and operating their real estate needs worldwide. GCSCR’s primary purpose is to create and develop strategic, cost effective, functional, efficient, and safe real estate solutions. To achieve its purpose, GCSCR is structured into two main divisions: (i) HQ Real Estate Development and Management (GCSHQ), which covers facilities based in Washington, DC, and (ii) International Real Estate (GCSIR), responsible for facilities located overseas. GCSIR, in its turn, comprises two sub-units: (i) International Real Estate Development (GCSID) and (ii) International Facilities Management (GCSIF). The Facilities Manager position falls in GCSIF.

Project Manager Professional (International Real Estate Development) 

Would you like to prepare, design, and implement facilities projects for Bank's offices around the globe? We are looking for someone to join the International Real Estate Development (GCSID) unit and manage the construction and alteration of the Bank's facilities worldwide. 

• The Project Manager reports to the Manager, International Real Estate (GCSIR) and handles major components of facilities projects, comprising acquisition, design, and construction of Bank’s offices around the world. He or She delivers the work program under Manager direction and as required, with the advice from senior project managers working closely with the Senior Project Managers in the unit, with managers at all levels at Headquarters and Country Offices, internal business units and service providers, attorneys, real estate brokers, landlords, furniture, and equipment manufacturers, architectural, engineering and project management firms, and construction contractors. Specific responsibilities include:
• Delivers the work program under Manager direction and as required, with the advice from senior project managers.
• Develops project program with the client.
• Prepares cost-benefit analysis to evaluate lease versus buy versus build alternatives.
• Resolves scope of required resources and mobilizes them from within/outside the Bank.
• Identifies, inspects, and evaluates alternative sites and buildings, and determine their suitability for the Bank’s requirements and needs.
• Supports technical interaction with the internal real estate group lease or purchase formation and negotiations.
• Conducts review of terms and conditions of lease proposals and assists in formulating strategy for lease transactions.
• Sets the project budget and schedule, and leads the planning, design, and construction process, coordinating inputs from Bank units and outside firms on all aspects of the project from inception through final completion.
• Coordinates and directs all implementation activities and resources. Analyzes needs, identifies potential issues, and develops optimal solutions considering user requirements, technical constraints, resource availability, Bank policies, standards, and guidelines. 
• Supports the selection of design & supervision consultants, contractors, and specialty consultants for projects.
• Manages the preparation of construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Manages the preparations of project presentations to staff, SR Management, and governance oversight teams.
• Monitors the project budget and schedule and takes appropriate corrective action when needed to adhere to the pre-established budget and schedule.
• Assures the final completion and timely occupancy of projects in a cost-effective manner. 
• Prepares for requisitions and approves invoices submitted by vendors/contacts and prepares the required documentation for payments.
• Prepares timely project reporting for clients and SR management.
• Manages accurate projects documents filing.
• Oversees and monitors post-occupancy activities.

Selection Criteria

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Architecture, Civil & Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering or Building Construction related fields.  
• A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the building construction industry. 10 years of experience preferred. 
• Demonstrated Project Management experience. A PMP, PRINCE2 or similar certification would be an advantage.
• Detailed knowledge of building design and construction with  a thorough understanding of architectural design concepts, , building systems and equipment as applied to large comprehensive construction and renovation projects, sustainability principles  Basic knowledge of institutional interior design theory and practices.
• Experience with the procurement of goods, works and services. 
• Relevant international experience in developing countries. Experience working on projects in Africa would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in written and oral English is required. Other languages proficiencies will be an added advantage.
• Robust negotiation skills, including working experience planning and preparing negotiations, setting clear objectives and strategy to achieve them.

Competencies

• Client Orientation - Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success.
• Drive for Results - Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results and has the personal organization to do so.
• Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - Collaborates with other team members and contributes productively to the team's work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view.
• Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Actively seeks knowledge needed to complete assignments and shares knowledge with others, communicating and presenting information in a clear and organized manner.
• Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making - Analyzes facts and data to support sound, logical decisions regarding own and others' work.