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Responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of projects, i.e. on or ahead of programme and within budget. This includes programming, labour management, coordination, and budgeting of activities related to the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems across multiple sites. Also responsible for managing the resolution and close out of defects.
To support the Estimating team with project bid preparation, through review of contract documentation, buildability review, design issue management, margin proposals, programme input and compiling of prelims.
Main Tasks
- Working at a senior level with the internal Construction division management team and supporting departments.
- Overall project management including programme progress, cost control, direct labour management and management of subcontractors.
- As a Senior Manager, you will be required to participate in certain strategic discussions, planning and decisions within the CHAP Group.
- Line management supervision of staff directly reporting to you.
- Supporting/mentoring/liaison of/with Contracts Managers, Project Managers, Senior Site Managers.
- Project programming – experienced in using power project by studying project information to determine appropriate construction methods; schedule the project in logical steps including all adequate resources to meet project deadlines.
- Project design team liaison - to ensure information is timeously requested and concluded.
- Confer with supervisory personnel, subcontractors and designers to discuss and resolve potential construction problems.
- Ensure compliance with IMS and quality management systems. Develop and implement quality control programmes, proactively managing inspection workflow.
- Undertake site inspections and visits on a regular basis to ensure projects are carried out in a safe and organised manner. Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes and other regulations.
- Liaise with public utilities, local authorities and NHBC (where applicable) to ensure relevant orders are placed and consultation takes place to meet the project programme.
- Ensure statutory notices, warning notices and advisory notices, fire escape signs and relevant posters are displayed in workplace and are adhered to accordingly.
- Determine labour and material requirements for each site. Support Ops Director to source/manage labour as necessary.
- Initiate & monitor site requisitions for supplies, materials and plant to ensure these are correct.
- Monitor and manage sub-contractors from appointment through contract progress and after project conclusion including safety, quality and performance. Manage and chair/attend sub-contractor meetings as required.
- Investigate damage, accidents or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
- Attend and report at weekly contract meetings and monthly review meetings.
- Attend project pre-start, progress, technical and other meetings as required on a project-by-project basis.
- Cover site when required to cover sickness or holidays.
Qualifications
Essential:
- CSCS Card
- Driver’s licence
- SMSTS
- CSCS Manager’s card
- First Aid at Work, 3-day course or equivalent.
- Risk Assessment & Method Statement qualification.
- Strong leadership skills with a focus on teamwork, collaboration, and delivering results through others.
Desirable:
- Bachelor’s degree related to construction or engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
- Management qualification NVQ/SVQ level 5, or above, is desirable (holds or currently undertaking or willing to achieve in a timely manner
Competencies
Essential Criteria:
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence, persuade, guide, manage and motivate others.
- In-depth previous experience within the construction industry.
- In-depth experience within a Contracts Manager, Project Manager, or similar role within the construction sector.
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
- Computer Literacy – including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office. Minimum 2 years’ management experience including strategic planning and directing of projects.
Desirable Criteria:
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practice.
- Proven experience of developing innovative ideas to develop and retain employees.
- A strategic thinker able to deal with operational issues, opportunities and obstacles.
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