Contracts Manager - Andover
This role requires having a Right to Work in the UK, RW Armstrong is unable to provide UK Visa Sponsorship.
RW ARMSTRONG - BLANDFORD DIVISION:
RW Armstrong is a family business with over 65 years’ experience working on some of the finest properties in the South of England. You will be joining a highly experienced and close-knit team to complete large scale projects of high value and complexity, from contemporary new builds to period refurbishments. No two of our projects are the same and you will be given the opportunity for continual challenge and growth. With our company expanding, there is plenty of scope for career growth.
JOB PURPOSE
To assist Pre-Construction throughout the bid stage and, after handover, provide leadership and direction to multiple project teams. To be responsible for the successful completion of projects so that they are delivered within the contractual timescales and meet or exceed the anticipated profit margins. To work collaboratively with the General Manager and other key personnel to champion best practice and ensure that projects are delivered to the high standards expected. To work in the best interests of the Division and those of R W Armstrong & Sons Ltd, Directors, Stakeholders and subsidiary companies.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
1. To direct and coordinate all project activities, including overall responsibility for the performance of the assigned projects
2. To manage multiple projects concurrently
3. To set, review and implement project strategy
4. To drive project strategy and progress by making necessary interventions
5. Programming, using Project Commander software, to manage, review and update the following on an ongoing basis;Long and short term construction programmesReporting, including base liningDelay analysis, including identification of cause and effect
6. To provide contractual and internal reporting
7. To create and manage documents eg IRS, CDP tracker
8. To manage change
9. To prepare a site logistics and project execution plan, including review and implementation
10. To deliver design coordination and management where CDP is a requirement, such as subcontractor design, directly appointed design consultants, temporary works
11. Pre construction activitiesProgramming, methodologies, logistics, scaffold schedules, etcInterviews and presentations
12. To lead the pre start and post completion process
13. To manage defects and post completion works
14. To provide input to the Subcontract database
15. To set and maintain quality and service standards
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
16. To lead and manage team members to help them fulfil their roles, responsibilities and expectations
17. To carry out appraisals, set objectives and provide mentoring or coaching to the team
18. To be involved in team recruitment
19. To manage the expectations of clients and the relationship with professional teams
20. To manage the performance of subcontractors and trade operatives
21. To manage any contact with the general public as a result of project work
22. Meetings – running and chairing internal and external team meetings
23. To set and maintain a culture of quality and high standards on sites
24. To engage in external business development to build relationships that help to proactively promote our services
25. Proactively work with Divisional Managers and Group support teams
COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT
26. To understand the principals of commercial management
27. To understand JCT contracts;To manage projects in accordance with the contractual terms and conditionsTo manage notifications, claims and disputes
28. To work proactively with your commercial team members and oversee the following:
29. The procurement processes and account management ofTrade / subcontract packagesDirect labourPreliminariesGoods, materials and plant
30. The discharge of provisional sum and PC allowances
31. Accurate and timely reporting
32. The management of change
33. Interim applications and final accounts
SHE (Safety, Health and Environment)
34. To proactively manage all aspects of SHE on site as a primary responsibility
35. To keep up to date with all legal obligations and good practice
36. Accident, RIDDOR and near miss reporting
37. To undertake regular, SHE audits of each project
38. To set and maintain an effective SHE culture and ensure compliance with regulations
39. To manage project CEMP and CPP in accordance with CDM regulations
40. To liaise with external consultants and advisors
ADMINISTRATION
41. To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of compliance matters and to follow both internal and external compliance processes
42. To use the agreed Company processes, procedures and systems
43. To run effective meetings including chairing, taking minutes and implementing actions
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & BEHAVIOUR
Experience
44. The management of projects with a value of between £2M and £6M
45. The management of multiple projects running simultaneously
46. Understanding and managing complex project information
47. Managing projects whose complexity require multiple processes and programme revisions
Technical and construction knowledge
48. A relevant construction qualification eg)NVQ in Construction Management
49. Contemporary construction methods and detailing
50. Traditional construction methods and detailing
51. Conservation and listed buildings
52. Basements and RC substructures
53. Indoor swimming pool construction
Competency in the use of IT software packages including as a minimum
54. Outlook, Word, Excel etc
55. Use of document filing systems
56. Project Commander
57. PDF editing
WORKING HOURS
58. 41 hours per week
59. 08:00 to 17:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 16:00 on Fridays, with a one-hour unpaid break each day.
BENEFITS
60. Car Allowance
61. 23 Days Holiday, plus Bank Holidays
62. Private Medical Insurance
63. Standard Workplace Pension
64. 5 Days Company Sick Pay