Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Opportunity
Project Management
Under the guidance and minimum supervision of the senior staff, and to the extent delegated by the project director, you will be responsible mainly for project management activities throughout the whole project life cycle either partially or entirely. Specifically, you will be responsible for preparing project implementation strategies, setting out the project plan for delivering the project within the budget, programme and at the desired quality. General tasks will be taking minutes of meetings, preparing, managing and maintaining schedules and cost plans, preparing and implementing tender documents, liaising with project stakeholders and subcontractors, and managing documents. Contract administration, progress and quality monitoring, and change management will be the key activities during the construction phase, through to the completion and handover.

Various advisory services
In collaboration with other disciplines and engineers, we conduct various advisory and management consultancy services e.g. design consultancy, research on the construction market, ESG and environmental certification (mainly LEED) advisory, and provide technical advice etc.

The role will be to act as an advisor or assist the senior advisor with providing preliminary research activities, coordinating with other disciplines and offices. Also undertake with certain autonomy overall progress management and client interface.

• Reporting line: Tokyo Office PM & Advisory Team Leader
• Number of team members: 9
• Collaboration with other teams: Tokyo Office is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm that provides design and advisory services such as building engineering and renewable energy. We work together within Tokyo office and also with overseas Arup offices on projects and develop our services in a holistic approach.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?
Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following
• Construction project management and construction management experience
• At least 7 years' experience in architectural design, structural or MEP engineering, or working in a construction related environment such as general contractor, real estate, construction consultant or estimator, preferably with a first class architect license.
• Acting as a key interface to internal/external stakeholders in a construction project through to the completion.
• Ability to write and read English documents with certain formality.
• Ability to understand general legal and contractual documents, manage contractual relationships, and undertake contract administration within a context of construction/development projects.
• Ability to communicate in English, including meetings and emails.
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills to work with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to develop value propositions for new opportunity and attract clients with strategically tailored service proposals.

Others
• You should have a broad interest in management, development and the sustainable development and are willing to take on new challenges.
• You should be a team player, respectful of your teammates and able to work amicably and proactively with international offices.
• You should be mindful with and proactive in securing healthy profitability of the project(s) in charge.

Education / Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or higher

Preferred / additional attributes
• First class architect （一級建築士）, and preferred to have professional qualification such as PMP, CMAJ, APMP, PMS, PE etc.

Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at http://www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact kaela.chau@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Application documents
• CV (Japanese)
• CV (English)
• Portfolio
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