Project Manager (Construction)

Main Purpose of Position

The Project Manager will support my client with delivering high profile projects, ensuring works are completed safely, successfully, to programme and meeting the expectations of our clients whilst maximising the benefits both in financial and reputational terms to the company. This will be in full compliance with the pre-determined standards of safety, quality, environmental and security and the conditions of contract.

The Project Manager will be fully responsible for full lifecycle project ownership and project delivery projects to meet project objectives to time, cost, quality and safety.

The Project Manager will drive decision making and proactively manage issues and risks opportunities, providing timely and effective reporting to ensuring that there are no surprises for key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• The Project Manager will lead the full project team for successful completion of the works
• Using acquired skills and knowledge to Manage all aspects of project delivery
• Working with the commercial and site teams to maintain accurate site records, produce progress/status reports both for internal and client use
• Arranging site surveys and preparing documentation for the Commercial team to provide quotes to our clients. Obtaining quotes from suppliers and sub-contractors where necessary to assist or complete estimates/quotes to be issued directly to the client
• Commercial awareness and ability to document changes to client construction software (CEMAR) including but not limited to CE's TQ's EWN's etc
• Assist with material procurement and supply chain management
• Allocate correct labour resources to projects and liaise with the operatives directly to communicate
• Actively monitor the construction sites to control all aspects of project delivery
• Provide governance to ensure all key aspects of project delivery including health and safety, quality, compliance, sustainability and security are maintained to the highest possible standards
• Assist with producing programmes of work, monitor & report progress against the programme
• Assist with producing Health & Safety (SSOW), Quality, Compliance and Handover documents
• Produce regular management status and performance reports
• Ensure management and operatives hold the appropriate prerequisite training and security clearance to suit the project requirements
• Liaise with existing and new clients to create new business opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers

Essential

• NVQ L6 In Construction Management or similar
• CSCS Black Card
• HND/HNC in Engineering- Construction discipline
• Appointed Person First Aid
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Equivalent

Diploma in Project Management or APM/Prince 2 Qualified

Desirable

• NEC 4 Certification from ICE
• Membership of Professional Body
• SMSTS
• MEWP’s For Managers
• Asbestos Awareness
• Fire Marshall

Expierence

Experience (5 to 10 years plus) of leading and delivering significant multi £m scale projects and programmes in complex, technical and highly regulated environments, and proven track record of managing and engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders in such environments.

Experience leading, motivating and managing technically based multi-disciplinary teams, including internal and external resources, to drive integration, teamwork and problem solving while holding teams accountable for performance. Demonstrable experience of successful delivery of complex projects to time and budget.

Experienced and comfortable with change with the ability to work with an organisation that is undergoing significant transformation and can demonstrate a proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Experience of establishing strong positive relationships with the supply chain, including procurement and contract management of complex technical contracts. Visible leadership - able to lead through engaging, motivating, coaching and empowering others. Collaboration - able to establish and develop collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, bringing people together to benefit projects or programme. Working with ambiguity - able to build consensus and set direction in uncertain situations and apply knowledge and techniques to reduce ambiguity.

Conflict resolution – able to recognise, anticipate and effectively deal with existing or potential conflicts or disconnects at individual, team or strategic levels. Communication - demonstrably strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation, and at all levels of seniority.

Experienced in the management of NEC Contracts