The Project Manager is to deliver multiple ongoing projects, to the specified quality, the required programme and to the maximum commercial performance. The role also involves working closely with the Estimating Department, site delivery teams and surveyors to ensure that projects are completed safely, whilst ensuring customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded.
Key Responsibilities:
General management
Produce financial forecasts, monitoring and control project costs and cost reporting, and produce monthly reports to the Contracts Manager on project performance, efficient team building and labour organisation
Deliver projects from the design phase to completion including all handover documentation
Review progress, budget resources and planning
Review work packages and ensure the scope of work is clearly defined and understood
Chair weekly site meetings and ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions and actions
Build and maintain good relationships with the customer, framework suppliers, and design consultants
Develop and maintain construction programmes with staff
Co-ordinate and manage site investigations during the ongoing construction process
Develop engineering solutions so that a buildable cost-effective construction solution is delivered that fulfils the client’s requirements
Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, risk assessments, method statements, site waste management plans, and procurement of plant and materials are in line with company procedures
Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed
Maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo
Prepare comprehensive estimates for additional work outside target costs
Assist with estimating new tenders
Chase potential new clients
Health, safety and environmental
Quality
Be responsible for managing and producing ITPs and ensure they are signed off by relevant parties
Ensure that the QA File is produced and maintained
Close out any technical queries
Ensure as-builts and O&M manuals are submitted to the client on completion
Key Relationships:
Customers and stakeholders
Subcontractors and suppliers
Site team members and support departments
Current and potential clients
Person Specification:
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in managing projects within the Civil and Water sectors, also the candidate is likely to meet all of the following criteria:
Essential
Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme & Risk Management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting.
Ability to use Primavera P6 software or equivalent
Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
CSCS manager’s card
SMSTS
Knowledge of the NEC contract including the Early Warning and Compensation Event mechanisms
Excellent communication, people and team management skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and mentor
Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion
Ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Experience of a direct labour organisation
Benefits:
As well as offering a competitive salary, remuneration for this role includes a range of benefits
5% Company pension contribution
Life Assurance at 2 x notional salary
Private medical cover
Permanent Health Cover
Company Profit Share Scheme
Company car / or car allowance (Dependent on position)
Career Development and ongoing training
Staff Referral Scheme
25 days annual leave with additional loyalty days (Full-Time equivalent)
Volunteering Scheme
Environmental and Social Value initiatives
Employment type: Permanent
Hours of work: Full Time
Hours of work: 45 hrs / week
Tickets/training/certs required: SMSTS, CSCS Card - (Black), Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent, TWC, NRSWA
Specific experience required: Heavy Civils experience, water experience preferred. Experience managing direct delivery teams & sub-contractors. Excellent experience manging clients. Programming & planning capability - broad knowledge of NEC contracts