Senior Project Manager – Residential & Commercial Construction Projects
The role will suit a senior level Project Manager with a solid foundation, seeking to progress, but whom already possesses considerable knowledge and has minimum of five years’ experience in construction sector.
Project Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of all installation activities within the allocated time frame, resource plan and at the highest standard. Project Manager will ensure Building and H&S regulations are followed and will build and maintain good team relationships and collaboration, empowering and helping the team achieve their growth targets.
Project Manager will be able to commute into Central London and be flexible with regards to travelling to varying locations across London and the UK.
Responsibilities for the successful Project Manager will include:
Start up
Supporting the Development and Planning teams on design, feasibility studies and budget estimating.
Appraising new project proposals.
Liaising with other departments to ensure all aspects of build are covered (H&S, Development, and IT & Operations).
Creating of the Project Initiation Document (PID).
Tendering process (produces and contributes towards project tenders, ITT to contractors, tender receipt and evaluation).
Budget creation and confirmation
Delivery Management (Construction Phase)
Reviewing project programme and report internally.
Managing the build process (engineering & aesthetics) to correct standards.
Troubleshooting landlord/client issues during construction and ensure landlord/client relationships are well maintained.
Gaining approval to build (internal & external).
Tender awards, contractor appointments.
Managing all aspects of the build including H&S, CPPs, CDM compliance, contractor performance and ensuring satisfaction of stakeholders.
Ensuring contractors perform their contract & project duties.
Be confident and clear in risk / variation escalation.
Construction Site Health & Safety Duties
Reviewing Construction Phase Plans and RAMS for compliance to specification and methodology. Forward to H&S for their approval and manage the process until the CPP is fully approved.
Ensuring contractor H&S resources meet company, project and legislative requirements.
Conducting construction site inspections.
Ensuring all contractors are regularly inspected and audited for compliance with Company policies and to ensure best value is delivered at all times
Liaising with Operations supervisors/managers to improve overall H&S efficiency and ensure all operational practices comply with current health & safety regulations.
Handover to Operations & Project Closure
Managing completion and acceptance of H&S file in line with CDM regulations.
Managing approval and handover to operations.
Live service acceptance (IT performance, CCTV etc.).
Bringing Project to close on time and publish lessons learnt.
Relationship Management
Developing relationships internally and externally with the key stakeholders.
Assembling design teams (external and internal).
Assisting in identifying opportunities for cost reduction through design, construction methods, materials and volume discounts and with any ad-hoc projects.
Attending regular team meetings and action issues raised by acting upon minutes taken.
Conducting regular performance reviews with all contractors.
Finance
Negotiating with contractors on best price before placing orders.
Agreeing payment schedules for projects in line with Company policy.
Managing project variations, track & control costs in line with agreed business plans.
Receipting all purchase orders in line with Finance deadlines.
Accounting for cost control and budgets as Projects typically range in value from £50k to £1.5m.
The Project Manager must:
Proactive approach
Innovative and self-motivated; good time-management
Strong planner with excellent organisational ability
Investigative and analytical skills
Knowledge expert
Proven project & contractor management.
Construction knowledge.
Strong awareness of safety and quality principles.
Understanding of CDM Regulations 2015.
Conversant with H&S Management systems and aspects of risk management in a multi-site environment.
Communication and interpersonal skills
Accomplished communicator at all levels with excellent presentation skills
Ability to persuade and influence across all levels
Fully conversant with Microsoft Office
Flexible approach as extensive travel of the UK portfolio required
Full clean driving licence
Qualifications
CSCS Black Card
First Aid Qualified
Degree in Engineering, Construction or Project Management an advantage
PRINCE2 foundation or practitioner an advantage
Qualified in occupational health and safety to IOSH and/ or NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent an advantage.
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