Project Manager, International Real Estatenew

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 175 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. Visit www.worldbank.org . Global Corporate Solutions and Corporate Real Estate The World Bank Group’s Real Estate Team (WBGRE) plays a crucial role in supporting the World Bank Group legal entities (IBRD, IFC, IDA, MIGA, and ICSID) by developing and operating their real estate assets worldwide. WBGRE’s primary purpose is to provide safe, cost effective, sustainable, and functional real estate solutions, enabling business units to perform their work program in line with the WBG’s mission to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. To achieve its purpose, WBGRE led by the Senior Manager is structured into 3 divisions: (i) HQ Real Estate Development Management and (ii) Global Real Estate Development Management and (iii) Global Strategy and Planning or Center of Excellent. WBGRE also acts as the Secretariat for the WBG’s Real Estate Governance Framework, including supporting the WBG Real Estate Governance process. WBGRE comprises 80+ staff, leverages over 500 contractors, and manages an annual capital investment plan of about $160 million globally. WBGRE works closely with the Bank’s regions managing more than 175 country offices. Job Description The Project Manager reports to the Manager, International Real Estate (GCSF1) and handles major components of facilities projects, comprising acquisition, design, and construction of Bank’s offices in the International Real Estate (Africa) region - GCSF1. He or She delivers the work program under the direction of the Senior Project Manager working closely 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. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya Duties and accountabilities include but are not limited to: • Delivers the work program under the direction of the Senior Project Manager and as required, by the Manager. • Responsible for providing technical support towards the design and construction of the World Bank Office Premises including but not limited to active new office development projects in Nairobi as well as monitoring other World Bank construction works as assigned. The technical support includes support to project and contract management, as well as monitoring of construction works on site. The incumbent collaborates closely with the different stakeholders and provides local knowledge and expertise to help meet the needs of the project. • Develops project program with the client. • Resolves scope of required resources and mobilize them from within/outside the Bank. • 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. • Identifies, inspects, and evaluates alternative sites and buildings, and determines their suitability for the Bank’s requirements and needs. • 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, Senior 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 3rd party review and testing and commissioning • Manages accurate projects documents filing. • Oversees and monitors post-occupancy activities.