Contract Manager

Job Overview

• Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the primary function and responsibilities of the Contracts Manager will include leadership and management of traditional and Design and Build projects, with overall responsibility for planning, procurement, construction progress, handover, financial performance, commercial management and safe delivery of all projects under their control in accordance with the company policy & procedures and adhering to all statutory and regulatory legislation in order to meet the contract SLA\’s, KPI\’s, T&C\’s and departments targets for customer service and retention, growth and profitability.
• Responsible for planning and organizing the duties of employees within the project team. Have site supervisors reporting to them, along with non-management professionals, sub-contractors and directly employed operatives.
• Manage for overseeing all aspects of nationwide project delivery, Incl supply chain performance and compliance management.
• Responsible for ensuring the profitability of projects is achieved in line with budget expectations.

Main Duties

• Attend various meetings, training, seminars and conferences.
• Monthly reporting for operations & profit.
• Manage projects to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Carry out site visits, including staying out of town as required, for client meetings, surveys, and commissioning/site inspections, handovers.
• Assist in evaluation of department\’s performance and recommend new strategies for performance improvements.
• Identify resources, assign workloads and responsibilities to team members and manage schedules to ensure timely deliveries of projects.
• Ensure that project teamwork in compliance with company policies & Mitie QA procedures.
• Develop and enforce best practices to ensure operational efficiency.
• Provide guidance & support to project team members and monitor their performance, discipline and attendance.
• Liaison and involvement with the Design Team, Estimating team and sub-contractors.
• Management of project supply chain including sub-contractors & suppliers.
• Managing the expectations and requirements of the customer & dispute resolution.
• Cost planning of projects and preparation of tender submittals if required.
• Managing the day-to-day operational aspects of multiple projects at a time.
• Procurement of materials, equipment and sub-contract works.
• Presentation of project CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation) forecasts to Management.
• Engage in the development of the operational team to maximise ‘in house\’ capabilities
• Ensure compliance with legislation and statutory testing requirements within all projects.
• Manage Permit to Work process within areas of responsibility and ensure process followed.
• Support and always ensure compliance with operating practices and procedures.
• Develop and mentor staff and operatives within areas of responsibility.
• Support invoicing function within team/ group of contracts and ensure WIP levels are maintained at budgeted level.
• Ensure/enforce accuracy of data and financial inputting to maximise operating efficiencies.
• Ensure extra works revenue systems are maximised on group of contracts and that extra works are costed in line with the contract specific requirements.
• Ensure use of technical training registers and authorisation registers within areas of responsibility.
• Ensure project files and all filing is kept up to date and in accordance with QA procedures by contract admin team.
• Always ensure full compliance with industry bodies within areas of responsibility (IEE, NICEIC, JCT, NEC etc)
• To understand and complete all work-related documentation accurately and on time.
• To carry out work in a safe and diligent manner.
• To undertake additional duties in line with capabilities as required.

What we are looking for

• Reliable, flexible and team player.
• Driven and motivated and able to prioritise.
• Good communicator.
• Forward thinking.
• Project Management skills.
• Technical Qualifications.
• Health and Safety management trained including CDM experience.
• Microsoft experience user.
• Knowledge of QMS procedures.
• Commercial astute & awareness.
• Customer care/ relationship building skills.
• Ability to manage and change successfully.