Project Manager - Campus Development

UNIS Hanoi is a not-for-profit, coeducational English-language day school enrolling over 1,100 students from Early Years (3-year-olds) through to Grade 12. The School follows the ideals and principles of the United Nations and is committed to creating an inspiring, inclusive and sustainable learning environment. UNIS Hanoi is authorized by the Ministry of Education in Vietnam. It is administered by the Head of School and governed by a nine-member Board of Directors.
The campus land area is approximately 92,000 square meters and houses buildings that cover roughly 28% of the land. The school's master development plan has been updated and is in the approval process by the Board. As we enter a new phase of campus development, we are looking for a Project Manager who can support the ongoing improvement of our facilities and drive critical campus development initiatives to completion. The position is open to candidates who reside in Vietnam and from abroad.
The Project Manager - Campus Development position will oversee and manage the planning, design, and execution of a number of campus development initiatives, including a new, multi-million dollar construction project. The position holder will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the School's high standards. The successful candidate will have exceptional project management skills, previous experience leading a large construction project, and a passion for creating inspiring learning environments.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates please apply via school portal at: [protected info]
Responsibilities:
● Lead a variety of campus development initiatives, including:
○ Construction of a new, multi-million dollar campus development project.
○ Ongoing campus revitalization projects to support the continuous improvement of classrooms, workspaces and facilities.
● Gather requirements, identify team members, develop timelines and create communication plans for each project, in cooperation with community, academic and administrative stakeholders.
● Lead regular meetings and record detailed minutes to ensure that all stakeholders are informed of project updates, action items, and next steps.
● Develop, monitor and control campus development expenditures to ensure they are aligned with approved budgets.
● Coordinate compliance with local and national building and safety codes, including fire systems, fire extinguishers, elevators, HVAC, storm water systems, backflow preventers, and theater grid.
● Ensure that all project documentation, including contracts, permits, and reports, are complete and accurate.
● Participate in operational improvement initiatives, including the implementation of a computerized maintenance system to effectively manage work orders.
● In conjunction with the Senior Manager of Operations, inspect facilities to identify maintenance and repair needs, establish facility conditions and schedule critical work at appropriate times.
● Contribute to a team culture of continuous growth and development by coaching and building capacity in operational managers and team members.
● Collaborate with Campus Development Task Force at regular intervals to ensure campus development is progressing appropriately.
● Understand risk management and identify and mitigate any threats to school.
● Respond to special requests, questions or concerns from stakeholders.
● Other tasks as assigned.