Project Manager

Salary: £48,000 – £72,000 per year

Placing Leaders are recruitng on behalf of our client who are a Specialist Sub Contractor within the facades industry for a Project Manager to manage the safe and efficient execution of external and internal solar shading brise soleil solution projects to meet given contractual, quality and financial targets, with the effective utilisation of internal and external team resources.

The Project Manager manages all aspects of project delivery from inception to completion, including design input, installation, and budget control. Takes ownership from handover stage, appointing suitable qualified specialists in order to facilitate a successful completion of each project in line with programme and budget constraints.

Project values ranging form £5k-£1m

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1.Effectively co ordinate the utilisation of direct and indirect design resources to ensure projects are designed to CDM / contractual specification, and below cost plan.

2.Resolve and manage issues to all project queries so that the job proceeds promptly and profitably, taking responsibility for “either / or” decisions where necessary in consultation with Contracts Director.

3.Be contactable, within reason, on an out of hours basis (before 8.30 and after 5.00 p.m) and, attend site to resolve all programme, contractual, and site issues affecting ongoing installation work. Manage handover, and final account agreements to the Contract Directors delegation and project timetable.

4.Train, coach and support subordinates and colleagues in order to develop a quality, highly skilled and motivated workforce.

5.Liase with Project and design colleagues and, where necessary, personally requisition to ensure material availability and delivery.

6.Manage the full project site safety and risk assessment activities in order to ensure a safe and legally compliant working environment, together with all O&M manuals for handover.

7.Manage the “sub-contractors” in order to ensure that a compliant project is delivered, sufficient resource is available, and value for money is obtained.

8.Support the Contracts Director in complying with customer and internal reporting timetables, both monthly and at random request.

9.Using all internal recourses available, manage all contract costs including variations and claims in order to protect the Company’s margin, and contractual responsibilities. Agree all variations and receive appropriate instructions before any work is carried out.

10.Through a professional and quality service approach, both personally and that of his/her team, build credibility with customers in order to obtain repeat business.

11.Report and record all project activities to the Contracts Director in accordance with internal procedures, when issued and adopted.

12.Maintain and manage all programme issue requirements for both internal use and client clarification, taking personal responsibility for their issue, upkeep and update.

13.Work to ensure monthly valuation targets are met as directed by the Contracts Director

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY AND CONTROLS

Full project responsibility and authority to carry out projects to the advised remit

The support and coaching of all estimators, design staff, and sales team members in securing future profitable projects by way of constructive feedback on completion of projects and key client relationships.

Negotiate and agree variations, claims, and final accounts with the support of the Contracts Director and QS team.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THE MOST DIFFICULT ASPECTS OF THE JOB:

Strong ability to communicate, motivate, and manage effectively.

Exceptional time management skills.

Sound and proactive use of I.T and industry technology.

Strong commercial aptitude.

Sound knowledge of contract documents, technical issues, design, site matters, and customer service.

Good written and numeric skills, with a positive, energetic enthusiasm to get things done and achieve results, particularly through teamwork.

SMSTS or equivalent NVQ – Mandatory

CSCS – Mandatory

IPAF – Desired not essential

PASMA – Desired not essential