Jo Dewberry BSc (Hons)

Project Manager

Professional Qualifications & Associations

  • BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying and Construction
    Cost Management
  • ILM Level 3 in Leadership and Management

Profile

Jo is a degree qualified construction professional with a unique breadth of experience gained from 35 years within the industry in large and small contractor roles working in healthcare, retail, education, industrial, distribution, retail and commercial projects to £17.5m in value. Her key roles undertaken in the past include Pre-Construction Project Manager, Bid Manager, Project Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Business Growth and Business Improvement Manager. Jo has a wealth of experience to contribute within contracting, consultancy and client-side roles.

Skills

  • Management of and leading a team and process
  • Commercial management through each stage
  • Managing progress and programme, including managing the stakeholder expectations
  • Formal risk management
  • Ability to review progress and lead the way in making decisions at appropriate stages
  • Planning for handover
  • Proposing appropriate procurement routes
  • Use contracting experience to review and make recommendations on main contractor selection
  • Assess quality of workmanship as contract progresses

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