We are recruiting for a Construction Project Manager to join a well-established, close-knit contractors based on the outskirts of St. Albans.
Our client provides high-end flooring to major house builders such as Berkeley Homes and Barratt London and has grown to become one of the leading flooring contractors in the UK!
As a Construction Project Manager, you will manage multiple flooring projects from initiation to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget and to the highest standards. This role involves close coordination with clients, suppliers and fitters to manage labour arrangements, materials and project documentation.
Due to the location, you need to be a driver
This role is 100% office based
What’s in it for you:
· Salary: up to £50k + annual bonus
· Hours: 9am-5pm
· A close-knit and supportive team
· Great training and opportunities to progress
· 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
· Free parking
Key responsibilities:
· Daily site management for multiple flooring projects from start to finish, ensuring seamless execution and timely completion, once trained.
· Arrange and coordinate labour with clients and fitters, managing project schedules and ensuring labour availability.
· Monitor and manage material schedules and deliveries, ensuring all materials arrive on-site to meet project timelines and specifications.
· Accurately price and measure for tender projects, coordinating with the estimating team as necessary.
· Continuously monitor project costs, making adjustments as needed to stay within budget.
· Conducting site and drawing measurements.
· Update project documentation promptly upon completion of work to ensure accurate record-keeping.
· Maintain organised and up-to-date records of project details, including scope changes, site instructions and completion reports.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, attending regular meetings to discuss project progress, timelines and any issues.
· Liaise with clients to ensure project schedules are met, addressing any challenges that arise during project execution.
· Review project contracts to understand required works, identifying where site instructions or changes may be necessary.
· Ensure compliance with all relevant building codes, safety regulations and company quality standards.
· Assist with customer care cases post-project ensuring a positive client experience.
· Review and manage project snags, coordinating with fitters to ensure timely rectification of any outstanding issues.
What the employer is looking for:
· 3+ years in a Contracts Manager role, preferably within the flooring or construction industry.
· Proficiency in reading and interpreting contracts, project specifications and tender documents.
· Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
· Ability to conduct measurements and estimate materials accurately.
· Exceptional organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
· Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with experience in client-facing roles.
· Strong problem-solving ability, particularly in managing onsite issues and client concerns.
· Ability to work collaboratively with clients, fitters and internal teams to achieve project goals.
· Driving licence is required as they are located where there are no reliable public transport links
· Proven IT skills, including the use of case management systems, MS Word, Outlook and Excel
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Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted