Building & Infrastructure Project Manager

Purpose of the position / Overall task:

Implement the strategy and services development plans to achieve the strategic objectives of Building & Infrastructure (B&I) within Bureau Veritas Bulgaria.

Responsibilities and main activities:

• Define and implement the strategy for developing new services within the Building & Infrastructure area at company level, according to the local market specific.
• Monitor continuously the market trends as well as the requirements and needs of customers and identify opportunities in order to develop new services and clients portfolio.
• Identifies factors that hinder the realization of the business development plan and proposes ways to optimize and/or adjust results and forecasts.
• Responsible for the B&I projects from all points of view (commercial, technical, financial), from offer stage until implementation and closing of the projects.
  • Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project.
  • Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements.
  • Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities.
  • Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
  • Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met.
  • Acquire equipment and material and monitor stocks to timely handle inadequacies.
  • Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities.
  • Supervise the work of laborers, mechanics etc. and give them guidance when needed.
  • Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports.
  • Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report.
• Coordinates the commercial offers, assuring their follow-up and delivery to the clients within the established deadlines.
• Attend meetings and other events that can generate revenue for the company, work in the field with managers or other sales representatives in the company.
• Collaborates closely with Sales & Marketing teams.
• Share the information to the involved stakeholders from the organization (Sales tribe and P&L owners). 
• Works together with the other countries from the district to offer assistance in service portfolio development and implementation.
• Maintain up to date the CRM internal systems (Sales Force etc.).

Professional requirements:

• Civil engineering university diploma
• Over 5 years relevant experience in construction Project Management
• Specific licenses/accreditations in Civil Engineering and in Project Management – it is an advantage
• Specific experience (PM) in railway projects is an advantage.
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
• Familiarity with construction/ project management software
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• B2B Sales & BD previous proven experience, innovative, open to try new things
• Proficiency in English is a must.
• Clean driving license.  

Competencies profile:

• Strong interpersonal skills, capacity to adapt to a complex and dynamic business environment.
• Proficiency with data analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Critical thinking, complex problem solving, judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Strong organization, planning, motivation and interpersonal skills
• Must have a strong work ethic and be detail-oriented with excellent multitasking skills.

• Direct Reporting line: B&I Business Unit Manager
• Entity: Bureau Veritas Bulgaria Ltd.
• Workplace: Sofia, Bulgaria