Project Manager - CDW

About the role

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) ICON, a division of CAA, is an owner's representative and strategic management consulting firm for sports and entertainment venue operators, professional franchises and leagues. Reporting directly to the Project Director, this Project Manager manages the daily project management activities of a CDW (Civil Defence Works) project, overseeing planning, design and construction activities provided by CAA ICON.

Key responsibilities

• Define the CDW scope, requirements, interfaces and integration with the main works, aligned with objectives, design intent, schedule and budget
• Identify and evaluate suppliers and manufacturers, and consultancies for system integration and commissioning
• Prepare tender documentation, manage competitive bidding, evaluate proposals and support final supplier selection
• Maintain documentation for Owner-held contracts, insurance certificates and bonds
• Coordinate CDW design, review shop drawings and resolve design conflicts with the architectural and engineering teams
• Manage procurement, contract negotiations, purchase orders and production schedules
• Track factory production, verify quality and resolve technical issues affecting fabrication or delivery
• Coordinate delivery, installation and site logistics with the Direzione Lavori, General Contractor and project team
• Control CDW timelines, budgets and costs, and ensure compliance with contractual, technical and safety requirements
• Review change orders, coordinate site tours and track open issues and field reports

Required profile

• Solid previous experience in design, construction or a related services industry
• Bachelor's degree (ideally in construction, engineering or a similar field) or equivalent work experience
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project programmes
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Familiarity with the Italian building permit process and municipal planning approvals is an asset

Required skills

• Familiarity with WBS, construction change orders, budget formats and architectural/engineering plans
• Microsoft Project and Excel
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and organisational skills

What we offer

• Starting salary of EUR 50,000 plus discretionary bonus
• Statutory and supplementary benefits as required by the Confcommercio collective agreement