Project Manager

Facades / Acoustic metal Ceilings & bespoke architectural metalwork

Commercial projects

Reading - Hybrid role / office /home working & project vists

Consortio Recruitment group have partnered with a leading client who manufacture and install bespoke metalwork / facade solutions for leading construction projects. We are looking to bring on a Project Manager who will have overall management of the project, from award to completion, providing leadership to the project team.

Main responsibilities include management of programme, health & safety, quality, environmental and financial goals of the project whilst ensuring the satisfactory conclusion of the works for all parties.

Manage – Assistant project & commercial managers, site managers, design team, site labour and specialist sub-contractors. You will be the main point of contact for the Main Contractor.

Knowledge Requirements

Broad knowledge of industry process and practices allied with detailed knowledge of internal company process and practice for commercial control, health, safety and environment, quality assurance, procurement, programming and being skilled in PC use.

Knowledge of company preferred systems especially relating to typical design, availability and costs.

The use and implementation of both industry & company standard terms and conditions for employing sub-contractors and suppliers, allied with standard forms of contract to which the company are in contract with our clients.

Understand contractual documents including performance specifications, drawings, programmes, bills of quantities and scope of works.

Experienced in the use of web-based health and safety document controller subsequently understanding the latest / current Safety, Health and Environment legislation.

Programme

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Project, Primavera, Asta programme software.

Produce a detailed project programme so that clear indication can be given to entire project team and client regarding specific / key dates relating to design, procurement and installation.

Monitor and record progress against target programme so resource levels / management can be assessed and provide focus as well as using this tool to safe guard company interests supported with marked up drawings including clear guidance in relation to production and programme highlighting any delays experienced.

Ensure all delays to the Sub-Contract works are notified to the Directors. Issue any relevant correspondence as required by the Sub-Contract recording the cause of the delay and the effect it will have on the agreed Programme.

Design management of internal staff setting priorities / producing schedules to establish key items

Quality

Establish project specific quality procedures

Prepare the Project Plan ensuring all aspects of the Sub-Contract works are taken into account for submission to the Main Contractor/ Client as required. Ensure any comments or amendments that the Main Contractor / Client may have are fully incorporated and before resubmission.

Ensure the basic site Standard Operating Procedures are used and enforced.

Prepare and submit all inspection & test plans, checklists, hand over certification

Off-site factory visits to vet / establish competence levels of suppliers / fabricators to ensure quality assurance procedures in place. Production, implementation and review of on-site quality assurance procedures to ensure client sign off achieved through detailed and timely inspections of site workmanship.

Liaise with the main contractor with regards to the inspection regime giving them the opportunity to attend any inspections.

Ensure all elements have the appropriate sign off with structural calculations / fire performance / acoustic ratings

Testing on and off site: Fire / Water / Impact / Pull-Out / Acoustic

Issue and approval of samples to client

Temporary Works

Procurement

Establish key suppliers early and agree contractual / procurement arrangements, leading to the delivery of all materials and plant required to execute the works

Material take offs to establish quantities

Order all materials based on best price and lead-in periods

Agree delivery schedule to achieve programme dates and book deliveries in

Approval for payments

General

* Document Control: Online systems, filling, record of drawings.

* Attend weekly progress / co-ordination meetings with the main contractor

* Good communication skills

* Proficient use of Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

* Monthly OPS Report

Salary/Package

* £65 - £75K

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Professional Requirements

* Minimum NVQ6 or equivalent in Construction

* SMSTS(CITB: Site Management Safety Training Course)

* CSCS Card (CITB-Black)

* 3-years plus working experience in the construction industry