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Job Description

THE AGENCY

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA's diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organisations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations.

Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world's top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.
OVERVIEW

A division of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), CAA ICON is the world's-leading owner's representative and project management consultancy for the development or renovation of sports, entertainment and public assembly venues. With a portfolio of more than 55 projects and over 2,000 consulting engagements, totaling nearly £38 billion, CAA ICON has managed the delivery of many of the most successful venues around the world and are looking to add to their UK team to continue assisting our client's in delivering their vision.

As a Project Manager, you will provide overall project support to the Project Director(s) and Executive(s) throughout all stages of a large-scale sports and entertainment venue projects, including design, construction, testing and handover. You will complete tasks related to programming and budget throughout the numerous stages of the project, and interact with Owners/Clients, Architects/Engineers and Contractors/Subcontractors on a regular basis.

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:
• Adopt and support the implementation of an engagement-led culture working to the highest health, safety and well-being standards.
• Develop a comprehensive Client Project Requirements document from which to manage the design and subsequent change.
• Support all project management related functions for the project, including organisation, budgeting, programming and implementation of the project.
• Manage (or support) the procurement of professional consultants, contractors, Client Direct Work (CDW) packages (e.g. technology and furniture, fixtures & equipment (FFE)).
• Support the development of the design with emphasis on drawing reviews and document management.
• Review cost estimates and contribute to the production of project budget reports.
• Support the monitoring of construction progress and potential scope changes with respect to the programme.
• Support the Client in the facilitation of commercial partnership deals (where required).
• Maintain necessary documentation for all contracts, insurance certificates and warranties for Owner/Client-held contracts.
• Coordinate and monitor the procurement/purchase orders of client-furnished equipment and materials.
• Manage the project and design risk registers.
• Coordinate the materials testing process, ensuring it is in accordance with contract documents.
• Assist project architect, engineering consultants and sub-contractors in resolving on-site risks, issues and design conflicts.
• Coordinate and manage project close-out activities including final acceptance of equipment, testing and commissioning and the compilation of all operational and maintenance manuals.
• Work with project team to ensure the Contractor is implementing and maintaining its site logistics and safety procedures.
• Manage the safe delivery of all Owner's CDW.
• Work with project team to monitor any design issues and assist in swift resolution.
• Support the monitoring of the progress programme.
• Tracking open requests for information (RFIs), non-conformance registers and submittals to ensure the design team is providing timely information needed to advance work on site.
• Assist with monitoring and tracking all project issues to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Review and understand all change order requests and communicate changes with key client representatives.
• Coordinate and undertake construction site tours, as requested by the Client.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
• Solid previous experience in the construction or a related services industry.
• Bachelor's degree (Ideally in construction, engineering or like industry) or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarity with the WBS, construction change orders and like documents, budget formats, and architectural/engineering plans.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, project programme and project agreements.
• Professional attitude with the ability to interact effectively with clients, contractors, and project management team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to problem solve and master new concepts in a short period of time.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project and Excel required.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gw1y7j-3-142-200-226-42 in your application.