Technical Project Manager Design and Construction EMEA

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Avolta is the world’s Leading Travel Experience Player – the product of the Dufry-Autogrill business combination. With complementary strengths in global travel retail, convenience and food & beverage, the newly combined industry titans address 2.3 billion passengers in more than 75 countries in 5,500 outlets across 1,200 airports, motorways, cruise lines, seaports, railway stations and other locations across six continents. With the traveler at our core, we are creating value for all our stakeholders including concession and brand partners, employees, communities, and finally, our shareholders.

Avolta is headquartered in Basel and listed on the Swiss stock exchange, with office hubs in Milan, Madrid, London, Amsterdam, Singapore, New Jersey, Bethesda and Dubai to name a few. Want to learn more about us? Visit
PURPOSE OF

THE ROLE
The Technical Project Manager, Design & Construction, supports the Design & Construction department throughout the project lifecycle from planning to handover. This role aids in defining requirements and integrating the technical infrastructure, including cooling systems and kitchen equipment, for Food & Beverage. This person works with the Construction Project Manager on all technical aspects of a building project from business case to handover, helping to ensure designs are compliant, sustainable, and innovative.
RESPONSIBILTIES
Coordinate all technical aspects of kitchen equipment and infrastructure throughout the project lifecycle, from concept design to final technical design, in both new builds and remodels.
Ensure fluent communication among project stakeholders, both internal and external.
Contribute to the improvement of procedures and ways of working in collaboration with the Director of Design & Construction.
Partner with Facility Management in all project phases to prepare maintenance and support for the operational phase, with a strong focus on total cost of ownership across the build and the maintenance/operating phases.
Prepare engineering site review of existing and new facilities and upgrades/changes needed for new projects and liaise with Senior Director Design & Construction Europe.
Collaborate with the D&C department and Business Development to prepare budgets and timeline indications for new developments.
Assist in the tendering process to secure best value for money and integrate all required project resources (e.g., general contractors, kitchen designers, vendors, and infrastructure suppliers).
With the Construction Manager, coordinate and safeguard design phase timelines, from initial design through to sign-off by all parties on the Final and Technical Design.
Collaborate with Concepts department and Operations in preparing the concept brief.
Fulfil governance processes to obtain approvals across project phases; help develop and maintain detailed process and construction schedules for all projects.
Support the Construction Project Manager in developing and managing detailed project budgets within set CAPEX boundaries.
Ensure integration of local rules and regulations related to construction, installations, health and safety, and sustainability (local and AVOLTA policies).
Receive and distribute as-built drawings and operation and maintenance manuals for Operations and Facility Management.
Monitor and implement role-related market developments and technologies, such as BIM and sustainability initiatives.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum technical HBO degree such as Mechanical, Electrical Engineering (Bouwkunde / Werktuigbouwkunde / Electrotechniek) or equivalent.
Minimum 10 years of experience with the technical aspects of construction projects.
Construction HSE (Health, Safety and…