Project Manager Construction

Salary: £78,000 – £90,000 per year

Our client is a large construction company heavily engaged in world class projects from design through to full build. Infrastructure contracts include Rail, Highways, Water, Power and Aviation. Due to a number of recent large contracts won in the Rail sector our client is now looking for a Project Manager to join the team

The primary role of the Project Manager is the overall responsibility for the successful planning and execution of a major new construction projects to completion. You will ultimately be responsible for delivery to the client within the time scales and budget with the aid of all required departments.

DUTIES

• Direct management of a complex package of build requirements including significant earthworks and reinforced concrete.
• Technical ability to manage a team and sub-contractor teams to achieve the project objectives
• Ability to work as part of a larger team responsible for delivering the full contract
• Weekly/Monthly reporting to Senior Project Manager and attendance/participation at regular Management meetings
• Evaluation of progress and weekly client reporting for all activities.
• Attendance at and participation in regular client progress meetings
• Liaison with and matrix management of, internal and external bodies to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure processes and procedures are documented and adhered to in accordance with quality assurance best practice.
• Ensure the completion of all technical documentation to the requirements of the contract

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Leadership – Able to influence the actions and opinions of others in a desired direction; to exhibit judgement in leading others to worthwhile objectives.
• Organisation and Planning – Able to organise or schedule people to tasks; to develop realistic action plans while being sensitive to time constraints and resource availability. 
• Team Building – Able to work with people in such a manner as to build high morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Decisiveness – Able to make decisions on available information and take action; make commitments and not change decisions when challenged; deal with emergencies as necessary. 

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

• Personnel Management
• Client relationship management
• Analytical skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Management of external technical teams
• Health & Safety Management
• Commercial awareness – Costing, delivery and benchmarking
•  Project Management – able to balance competing demands within time/cost constraints
• Previous experience of working within HS2 contracts will be a significant advantage.
• Background in bridges and reinforced concrete projects.