Senior Contract Manager
Description: Senior Contract Manager
We are currently working on behalf of one of the World’s foremost Construction firms that are responsible for new build projects, refurbishment, conversion and fit-out works. They have regional offices in UK, Europe and Middle East.
The scope of the job is to manage the efficient and economical execution of contracts under the main contract conditions to produce the maximum return to the Company and to promote possibilities of repeat work with Clients and Consultants.
Responsibilities
Firm up pre-tender programme and consolidate the construction programme
Promote and develop close working relationships with clients and consultants to maximise return from contracts and possibility of future contracts
Agree contract commencement date relative to the availability of information and materials and ensure support departments are aware of involvement, commencement and planned completion date
Ensure site survey; schedule of conditions and all necessary insurance is in place before commencement of work
Assist in the preparation of tenders by providing method statements, programmes, labour and plant resource charts
Ensure labour, materials, relevant information and drawings are available in good time, with regular monitoring and control meetings to review
Produce and circulate the Construction Phase H&S Plan, ensuring regular review to maintain adherence to safety procedures
Responsible for monitoring delays and evaluating costs of disruption, notifying relevant parties accordingly. Preparing claims for extension of time to contract if necessary
Ensure all relevant information and drawings are available and distributed in good time
Responsible for the development of efficient filing and recording systems, to ensure the records are retained of relevant contract correspondence and documentation for the appropriate time period
Ensure all staff and operatives on sites are adequately trained for duties they have to undertake, to maximise performance of Contracts Division
Responsible for the notification to statutory undertakings when temporary services are no longer required
Ensure outstanding defects and maintenance work are attended to promptly and relevant certificates are issued in good time
Responsible for the development of staff and identification of training needs through conducting appraisal reviews, and in ensuring training is carried out in line with business needs.
Attend relevant meetings
The Individual
Sound leadership skills
A high level of commercial understanding Commitment to H&S
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
Good organiser/time management skills
Enthusiastic and self motivated
Good presentation skills
Ability to work under pressure
Extensive experience of refurbishment projects |
