Construction Manager

Description:

Reports to: Project Manager

OU: Infrastructure

Location: Norwich

Job level: Manager

Key Accountabilities

Skills & Experience

Leadership Profile

· Design

o Contribute to construction feasibility reviews of the proposed detailed design, review and commenting on Issued For Assurance construction packs prior to receiving IFC information

o Coordinate supply chain partners to contribute to design solutions at the appropriate time to deliver a right first time design solution that can be constructed with "no in-flight change"

o Ensure the delivery team is working to the latest design, and it is fully understood.

o Ensure construction issues are raised promptly through the delivery team, with an appropriate level of escalation to determine a suitable resolution

· Programme and planning

o Contribute to Cl32 programme updates with reviewing construction update information, and support any programme mitigation discussions with sound and robust programme mitigation proposals

o Communicate the delivery requirements for the upcoming 3-6 months to your Agents/Sub Agents to allow them to begin detailed planning of the works

o Ensure your delivery team understand the contract programme requirements, at the appropriate level of detail, and are actively working to deliver to this programme.

o Challenge to delivery team to develop and deliver a robust short term plan which aligns to the contract programme

· Commercial

o Write and review Subcontract scopes of works as part of the tender process

o Ensure subcontract scopes are being delivered, and package managers are adequately supported to achieve success in their package

o Support the commercial team and Package Manager with assessment of subcontractor applications and compensation events

o Produce cost forecasts for your area of responsibility, and report monthly on any variance in spend from the forecast profile

o Review subcontract tender returns to assess alignment of the scope and tendered price

· Quality

o Create a culture within the delivery team where quality is promoted, understood and delivered

o Develop a detailed plan for handover of your works based on the overall project strategy, and communicate the requirements to your team

o Ensure accurate quality records are delivered in a progressive manner as construction works are completed

· Safety

o Lead by example and promote IFE and a culture of putting health, safety, wellbeing and environment first.

o Be familiar with and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety Policies and procedures (both for the Client and Skanska).

o Collaborate with others to plan your works to minimise health and safety hazards.

o Carry out regular safety inspections and implement recommended courses of action as identified from progress monitoring and management inspections

o Set and maintain clear expectations for health and safety with your team and suppliers working on your section.

· Be in possession of a current Managers CSCS card and other relevant qualifications including SMSTS

· Suitable experience as a Construction Manager on similar size and type of build projects.

· Effective written and verbal communication skills to diverse audiences.

· Have significant site based managerial experience and ideally management of people

· Knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and common construction methodologies.

· Knowledge and understanding of temporary works processes, design and management.

· Knowledge and understanding of construction contracts (through experience and formal training). Ideally ECC NEC4.

· IT skills - Digital competence (MS Office 365, document control systems, site digital tools).

· Strong leadership and communication skill

· Deliver results

· Focus on customers

· Improve our business

· Drive sustainability

· Communicate

· Collaborate

· Develop yourself

· Role model Project Behaviours