Construction Manager

Summary:

The main function of a construction manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems, and product roll-out, etc.

Job Responsibilities:

• Set up, chair and minute all client meetings, ensuring that DCD, DCE and DCOPs are fully informed

• Reporting on a weekly basis to the DCD PM of scope, budget and program status, and any other issues arising

• Liaise with the Client, Professional Team and Contractor to establish all key project processes and monitor these processes reporting and making recommendations to the Client.

• Engage FAT / SAT attendance and Vendor attendance to site as appropriate

• Liaise with the Client, Professional Team and Contractors to establish, review and regularly update the Project Risk Register. Agree and monitor Risk Mitigation Plans and provide input into quantitative risk analysis reviews.

• Initiate any actions/escalations such as acceleration programs for tasks falling behind and impacting critical path

• Monitor and report on Commissioning process, checking that the Commissioning Agent has developed a Commissioning Plan and all necessary test sheets and documentation

• Liaise with the DC Operations team to coordinate their involvement in all installation, commissioning and snagging activities

• Coordinate all parties to complete Practical Completion documentation and that all manuals are submitted and approved to an agreed schedule

• Establish and manage the defect identification and resolution process, and monitor all handover activity

• Liaise with Integration Lead to develop and manage the Integration plan

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.

• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.

• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.

• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.

• Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.

• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage ones time.

• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

• Knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.

• PMI or PMP certification preferred.

• 10+ years experience required.