Project Manager: Substructures

Dragados UK & Ireland ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

Project Manager: Substructures Location: Euston Department: Project and Contract Management Post Reports To: LU Station Lead Contractual Hours: 40 per week Job summary To support the LU Station Lead to coordinate and manage all members of the substructure team including supply chain in accordance with the Construction Management Plan. To provide leadership to the Substructure team and support the LU Station Lead to create and develop the culture and behaviours to meet the HS2 Construction Partner Objectives in collaboration with all parties as described in WI 830 (Collaboration). The PM is responsible for the effective planning, management and coordination of the construction works performed by the substructure team and associated subcontractors maintaining an uncompromising commitment to safety and a collaborative approach to meet the construction programme; the incentive target; achieve exemplary quality and sustainability standards; ensuring the correct resourcing and incentivisation. Key responsibilities * Be responsible for providing LU Stations Lead information for both short form and long form report outlining the progress of the LU Piling, Substructure and Superstructure works, actual cost, forecast and highlighting any problems and issues for resolution. Attend delivery meetings with LU Station Lead (and deputise for the LU Senior Project Manager as required) * Responsible for the co-ordination between the construction, design, procurement and commercial departments to ensure the substructure sub-contracts are awarded and work started in accordance with the schedule of works. * To create a high performing substructure team through the setting of clear SMART targets via the team plan and complying with the performance management process for all team members. * Promote and deliver a collaborative environment throughout all members of the team including stakeholders and the supply chain. Establish and maintain site organisation and facilitate effective communications between the Employer's representatives * Receipt of instruction from the client Construction Manager. Ensure a clear understanding of levels of authority to receive instructions by the client Construction Manager or Supervisor and receipt of other contractual communication within the team and supply chain. * To ensure performance management process and ensure the appropriate training is planned and delivered. * Promote and deliver works in accordance with HS2 standards and without defects. Ensure works are monitored to achieve right first-time workmanship and undertake lessons learnt reviews to promote continuous improvement. Technical competencies * Have excellent communication skills (including presentation skills) in English, both written and verbal and the ability to report at Project level. * A good working knowledge of the: * Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, * Construction Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1996 * Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 * Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and * other relevant legislation * Be commercially astute with experience of project controls and delivery to budget. * NEC contract experience. * Excellent organisation and people management/ team building skills. Qualifications, Certifications & Experience * Be educated to degree or higher level or equivalent in a numerate discipline, typically an Engineering discipline. A lower educational level, typically HNC or HND may be acceptable where a very significant level of experience can be demonstrated. * Membership of an appropriate Professional body, typically Chartered member or Fellow of Institute of Civil Engineering or hold an equivalent professional status. * Computer skills - well developed IT skills including a working knowledge of BIM, AutoCad, and the use of collaborative platforms. *