Job Description
Our client, part of a Group of companies doing diverse businesses has a vacancy in their Construction, Machinery & Supplies division.
The role entails the following:
Preparation of contract tender documentation
Managing, supervising and running an office with several teams as direct reports
Overseeing projects from the start through to completion.
Ensuring that contract work is completed on time and within its budget.
Planning projects and ensure they are programmed to a level of detail necessary for the site team to deliver without delays
Working on a wide variety of projects, from real developments to roads & other civil works.
Negotiating sub-contract orders and monitoring sub-contractors, planning critical dates, or organising labour.
Ensuring correct commercial engagement of subcontractors Agreeing to and approving extra work to be done on a contract
Role will include making regular client visits.
Producing and analyzing progress reports, updating HQ on costs and forecasts Financial monitoring and control of the contracts,
Ensuring Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality compliance is maintained and the Company’s procedures and objectives are achieved.
Ensuring procurement and reconciliation of materials is carried out in accordance with Company procedures to best value and to prevent delays Resolving any disputes which may come up from time to time.
Identifying areas for improvement in the company’s contracting processes.
The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree have the following capabilities: Construction Management experience in a contract management or senior project management role. on site experience and have a good understanding of the realities of life on site
Business management experience gained in a construction or engineering company. Business development experience.
Ability to establish strong working relationships with a wide range of people.
Ability to manage client expectations.
Being able to be split between the office and being on site.
Deep understanding of all aspects of the contracting process, and technical building requirements Excellent commercial sense.
A team player – but also able to use your own initiative and make independent decisions. ability to base decisions on fact and evidence
Well-organised, pays attention to detail and capable of meeting deadlines.
Highly numerate and excellent IT skills.
Evidence of project management experience
Candidates who demonstrate ability to and a track record of multi-tasking will be highly preferred.
