Construction Manager

Colas Rail ,
Birmingham, West Midlands
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB The Construction Manager will be responsible for the management of the construction site in order to achieve required project delivery to the customers' objectives, while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control. They will deliver projects to the specified quality, the required programme and to the maximum commercial performance. The post-holder will work closely with the commercial department, engineers and surveyors to ensure that projects are completed in a safe manner whilst customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded. MAIN DUTIES OF THE POST Accountabilities & Deliverables Site Management Ensure the commercial performance of the contract is maximised Assume overall responsibility for the successful delivery of projects Deliver the work safely and without environmental incidents Deliver the work to the specified quality without defects Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, RAMS, ITP's and waste management plans, in line with MMA and Company procedures Produce and manage the project programme Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasks Client interface Undertake an ambassadorial role representing the business to customers, public and official bodies Deliver end product to customer satisfaction Cost control Assist in providing information for the cost plan for the project Maximise project value Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed Maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo Endeavour to spot and highlight value engineering opportunities Reporting Produce good quality, accurate reports for the Delivery Manager Chair weekly site meetings in line with MMA procedures Key measures & targets Monthly and weekly reporting timescales are met Provide information to ensure KRA's and KPI are achieved. INTERDEPENDENCIES Customers and stakeholders Subcontractors and suppliers Site teams and support departments MMA VALUES AND CULTURE PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications Essential Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent CSCS manager card IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS Excellent communication, people and team management skills Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion Ability to demonstrate the right behaviours and lead the team to ensure the culture is in line with our Company values Ability to demonstrate the right behaviours and motivate and lead the team in line with the Company culture, ensuring high standards of compliance Desirable Temporary Works Co-ordinator CEng MICE, or equivalent Knowledge of Primavera P6 software Confined space training First Aid at Work NRSWA Knowledge and Experience Extensive construction and civil engineering experience gained within senior level site management position Demonstrable experience of working in a design and build culture, new bridge construction and bridge deck replacements, reinforced concrete, Drainage, transportation or structures knowledge Plant, labour and materials management and cost control, with experience of procurement and contract management of packages of construction work. Client and Local Authority liaison and Team leading of multi-disciplined teams. Experience of varied environments such as utility, highway works and working on Network Rail assets (light rail exposure advantageous) Knowledge of finance systems and Cost and budget administration Financial and commercial reporting Good IT skills with knowledge Microsoft packages including Excel Working knowledge of NEC contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme and Risk Management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting Good knowledge of specifications and testing regime relevant to general civil engineering

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