Project Manager at The World Bank

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 120 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. 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 GCSID.



Project Manager (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. We are recruiting three (3) positions to be located one (1) in Amman, one in (1) Panama and one (1) Istanbul. Additional two (2) positions to be located either in Accra, Abidjan or Dakar



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 work 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 results include:



• Delivers the work program under Manager’s direction and as required, with the advice from senior project managers.



• Develops project program in consultation with the client.



• Prepares scope of required resources and mobilizes them from within/outside the Bank.



• Identifies, inspects, and evaluates alternative sites and buildings, and determines their suitability for the Bank’s requirements and needs.



• Prepares cost-benefit analysis to evaluate lease versus buy versus build alternatives.



• Directs and handles interaction with internal and external counsel as well landlords’ and property owners.



• Assist the review of terms and conditions of lease proposals and assists in formulating strategy for lease transactions.



• Develops and monitors the project budget and schedule and takes appropriate corrective action when needed to adhere to the pre-established budget and schedule.



• Sets the project 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.



• Supports the selection of design consultants, contractors, and specialty consultants for projects, and 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 and standards.



• Manages the preparation of construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.



• Approves invoices submitted by vendors/contacts and prepares the required documentation for payments.



• Assures the final completion and timely occupancy of projects in a cost-effective manner.



• Oversees and monitors post-occupancy activities.



Selection Criteria:



• A master's degree, in Architectural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 6-8 years of relevant experience. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree with 15 years’ experience may be accepted in lieu of the master's degree.



• Has relevant experience working on projects globally, particularly within one of the regional areas specified in the locations listed above. Provide references of such projects.



• Detailed knowledge of building design and construction.



• Architectural and engineering skills. Understands architectural design concepts, construction, mechanical and design engineering, sustainability principles, building systems and equipment as applied to large comprehensive construction and renovation projects.



• Detailed knowledge of institutional commercial interior design and practices.



• Detailed knowledge of base building ground up construction, design, and practices.



• Demonstrated Project Management experience, including time management, estimation and budget control.



• Proficiency in English written and oral is required. Other languages proficiencies will be advantageous.



• Has robust negotiation skills, including working experience planning and preparing negotiations, setting clear objectives and tactics to achieve them.