Contracts Manager

Overview

You will report directly to a Managing Director and be responsible for overseeing project teams and associated subcontractors in the safe, timely execution of the works across a number of projects in accordance with the project budgetary, programme and quality requirements.

 

Responsibilities

 

General

• Day-to-day contracts management of residential projects under your control, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of subcontractors

 

Health and Safety

• Ensure that the works are delivered in the safest manner possible, with the support of the Site Manager, EHS Advisor and Contracts Manager, in accordance with all legislative requirements
• Ensure contractors on site execute works as per their approved method statement & risk assessment
• Giving daily site briefings to the workforce prior to starting work. This is vital to ensure interface risks between subcontractors are safely managed
• Ensure the highest standards of housekeeping are maintained
• Reporting of all safety incidents and/or accidents to the Safety Advisor & Company Directors in strict accordance with company protocols
• Prepare method statements and risk assessments for construction activities as required
• Help the company achieve our goal of Zero Harm on all our worksites to all our workers and third parties we interface with

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Full responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple projects
• The recruitment of effective project teams.
• The organisation of work programmes – including updating and tracking programmes on a two weekly basis or as required on the specific contract.
• Coordinating project and site managers on a variety of sites.
• Ensuring that the highest levels of H&S, Quality and Environmental standards are met.
• Implement the Company’s Cost & Value Management procedures and ensure that all necessary commercial reports are produced accurately and in a timely fashion to upper management.
• Work closely with the Directors and Project Managers to support and recommend strategies, to identify any potential risks or issues and to find an appropriate resolution.
• Ensure effective procurement and supply chain management.
• Serve as the point of contact for the company on all contractual matters.
• Act as contractual “middleman” between company employees and clients, ensuring timely review and approval / reconciliation of variations.
• Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, progress reports and programme and other documents for all projects.
• On all standard and nonstandard contracts, provide redlined recommendations.
• Proposing suitable changes to design to improve saving, ease construction programme, enhance specification and quality on completion.
• Provide guidance on contract matters to project managers or other operational staff, including training to new project managers and other employees in contracting practices and procedures.
• Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy. As appropriate, contribute to or influence company policies.
• Monitor compliance by company employees with established procedures. Identify areas of recurrent pressure.
• Handle on-going issue and change management.
• Ensure contract close-out, extension, or renewal.
• To identify underperforming projects and develop a business plan to address and manage issues effectively.
• To collate and provide constructive feedback on standards to the business.
• To ensure that the visual presentation of all projects represents the brand image.
• To create a positive environment that results in stable retention and a reduction of staff turnover.
• To be relentless in reducing costs on your projects; reviewing all cost lines and optimising processes and resources.
• To support the management of staff competence and activities so as to optimise and sustain business growth and performance and client satisfaction.
• To ensure that all sites adhere to compliance requirements in all areas of operational activity, company policies and procedures.

 

For further information please contact Thomas in Arcon Recruitment.