Construction Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for regular reports to lead consultant

• Responsible for day-to-day success of project execution

• Day-to-day management of the construction process

• Point of interface with lead consultant and client project teams

• Team leader for project delivery

• Sets quality benchmarks with the consultant and client team

• Establishes project execution plan (PEP) in conjunction with the Project Manager

• Conduct risk management and value engineering studies

• Responsible for achieving goals of quality time and cost

• Manages the construction process on site

• Oversee all HSE checks, reports and incidents

Pre-Construction Stage

• Visit site to evaluate site conditions.

• Develop the Construction Program with the Project Manager and Planner.

• Prepare Information Required Schedule with the Project Manager and Planner.

• Obtain approval of the Construction Program during the Design Brief Meeting.

• Raise Q&A Forms for queries and clarifications.

• Prepare Project Control Form for Start-Up Meeting.

• Attend Project Start-Up Meeting.

• Complete and distribute the Project Control Form.

• Participate in the procurement process and Trade Contractors selection.

• Liase with the Project Manager in the review of tender and contract documentation - identify contractual requirements.

• Over see any ISO issued forms are addressed and logged back to server

Construction Stage

• Effect site possession and agree site defects with building management.

• Prepare site establishment plan / Fire Egress and effect site establishment logistics.

• Manage the day-to-day progress of works on site and resolve all trade contractor – Building Facility Management co-ordination issues.

• Check all Method/Risk statements comply with the work scheduled and mitigating any Risks.

• Monitor and maintain progress and program. Ensures any delays to programmes are addressed and resolved immediately. Escalate any necessity for request of Extension of Time (EOT) to the Project Manager immediately.

• Manage design information. Monitor the Information Required Schedule. Manage Change Orders in conjunction with the Project Finance Manager.

• Ensure materials used are to spec and cross referenced to schedule and sample boards.

• Highlight and address design build ability issues with in construction drawings and shop drawings

• Monitor quality and trade contractor performance through supervision, regular inspection and snagging.

• Liase with the Project Manager to address all key issues as they arise.

• Monitor procurement to ensure it is progressed according to plan.

• Visit factory to check on off-site fabrication.

• Conduct and document all scheduled project meetings.

• Maintain proper records of drawings and documentation.

• Manage the day-to-day implementation of Health, Safety Environment and liase with the HSE Officer / Co-ordinator.

Completion Stage

• Prepare Completion Program with the Project Manager.

• Conduct final verification for all completed Trade Contractor's work.

• Complete Trade Contractors' Quality Audit.

• Conduct and complete progressive final snagging and defects clearance.

• Conduct cleanup for project handover.

• Conduct joint final inspection with client and consultant.

• Document and complete identified defects by client / consultant.

• Compile as built drawings and prepare Operations and Maintenance Manual (O&M) for issuance to client.

• Identify and rectify defects with building management. Apply for release of building deposit.

• Apply and obtain Certificate of Practical Completion with the Project Manager.

• Organise Delivery Services move-off site and co-ordinate project documentation with Construction Secretary for archival.

Post Completion

• Conduct to meet client with the consultant present for a walkover at the end of DLP to establish and agree on the list of defects if any.

• Liaise with the Project Manager to address all latest defects during DLP

Employees have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work. Employees must co-operate with employers and co-workers to help everyone meet their health and safety legal requirements.

Essential skills

• Fully conversant with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and previous experience of successful implementation on a major project.

• In addition to general knowledge of common building and service trade, has greater in-depth knowledge and expertise in some specific areas e.g. joinery, cable wall systems, security

• Experience working with a team and consultants

• Excellent command of both written and spoken English

• Excellent command of PrimaVera Programme or equivalent programme.

Personal Attributes

• Strong work ethic, highly motivated and focused

• Enthusiastic, committed to personal and divisional success

• Proactive, diligent, able and willing to think ahead

• Understand the values of COMPANY and respond positively

• High level of attention to detail

• Excellent command of both written and spoken English

• Ability to communicate positively and effectively

• Strong track record of similar nature and scope of work

• Effective and flexible team member.

Education & Training

• Recognised qualification in Building Services Engineering or other appropriate engineering subject is preferred. Candidates without formal engineering qualifications may be considered if they have acquired sufficient experience (minimum 2 years in the role of a relevant construction management position) to demonstrate competence in the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

• Computer Skills of MS Office, MS Project

• Five or more years of industry relevant working experience within a Fit Out Organisation