Workplace Project Manager (Glen Allen HQ)
Workplace Project Manager (Glen Allen HQ)
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Job Description
What part will you play If youre looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference youve found it.
The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities and youll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problemsolvers. Were always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! This position manages overall site projects to include space planning architecture engineering and subsequently a build out of the space. The build out is followed by furniture technology art/ plants and other move related activities. The position provides guidance data analytics direction and leadership to the team for the purpose of achieving functional goals and objectives. Work with business unit leaders in planning and executing site projects and related activities within corporate guidelines. Provide a source of subject matter expertise to Markel site leadership EMG associates HR and business partners in order to provide a workplace that aligns with Markel strategy and creates productive work environment enables superb employee experience and facilitate seamless resolution to workspace issues that arise.Job Responsibilities
- Initiate develop and execute project goals scope schedule budgets while implementing workplace and branding strategies. Manage risks and meet deadlines as dictated by the lease terms. Develop a comprehensive project budge and timeline for facilities improvements to submit for approval. Make recommendations on planning design construction and closeout of the workplace projects while considering the end result goals.
- Maintain a solid understanding of relocation related or remodel project plans costs and timelines while working closely with contractors and vendors. Partner with procurement and legal departments in preparation of RFP for all aspects of projects (e.g. architectural and MEP services PM support GC and move services). Participate in defining the terms of contract agreements and monitor performance to ensure compliance.
- Monitor project budgets to identify potential financial overruns and variances and make appropriate recommendations to alleviate financial implications. Pay invoices per contract agreements in order to maintain customer loyalty and satisfaction with the Markel brand.
- Provide guidance through requirements gathering and design stages of the project as well as in planning and executing moves of associates. Proactively recognize issues and manage and mitigate risks while considering liabilities and associated costs or timeline impacts Provide consistent updates to the site leadership (weekly report) and executive leadership (monthly report) on project status budget timeline milestones and risks.
- Share expertise and best practices so team can work effectively and efficiently. Provide excellent customer service to all associates in order to improve the work environment and uphold the organizational core values. Participate in innovation within workplace resources to ensure that deliverables are in line or ahead of competitors and support HR initiatives in retailing and attraction of associates.
- Support executives business sponsors and internal project team on multiple projects and assignments
- Develop scope schedule and budget for assigned projects
- Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential risk surrounding project project logistical issues budget. and scope
- Coordinate and track all contractor and vendor costs
- Interact and negotiate with contractors and subcontractors
- Prepare/update project status reports process invoices update tracking reports and maintain files for due diligence and financials
- Actively track each aspect of project performance against schedules and critical path
- Coordinate the activities of subcontractors and vendors
- Demonstrate a proactive focus on meeting client and project requirements in a timely and costeffective manner.
- Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required
- Flexibility with work hours and travel
- Must have a minimum of 4 to 5 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience in design construction management or real estate preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including ProjectGoogle/Project Management Applications
- Ability to prepare track and analyze budgets
Work Experience/Skill Set
- Understanding of technical requirements for a business relocation construction and renovation projects
- Familiarity with design architectural and engineering drawings furniture and space planning
- Able to adapt and prioritize meeting deadlines in a fastpaced team or independent environment
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to successfully communicate with architects contractors executives business sponsors and team members
- Ability to be adaptable and agile to business driven changes and requests.
US Work Authorization
US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.
Who we are:
Markel Group (NYSE MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20 countries is a holding company for insurance reinsurance specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
Were all about people We win together We strive for better
We enjoy the everyday We think further
Whats in it for you:
In keeping with the values of the Markel Style we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.
We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees needs at all stages of life.
All fulltime employees have the option to select from multiple health dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life disability and AD&D insurance.
We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions an Employee Stock Purchase Plan PTO corporate holidays and floating holidays parental leave.
Are you ready to play your part
Choose Apply Now to fill out our short application so that we can find out more about you.
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Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information sickle cell trait or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; marital status civil union status domestic partnership status familial status or family responsibilities; military or veteran status including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance height or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during nonwork hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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No agencies please.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
