Project Manager in Norfolk

Perm Remote - UK

Role Purpose

To Project Manage the Safe and Successful Delivery of assigned Installation Projects and for meeting Client targets in terms of Time, Cost and Quality - from initial planning through to System Commissioning and Project Closure.

Role Accountabilities

• Project Management Methodology – manage projects with alignment to the Project Management Methodology. Create and maintain documentation for each project stage. Present evidence to the Projects Director for sign-off and agreement to proceed from project stage to stage during the project life-cycle.
• Planning – Create, for Project Director sign off, a project schedule and Project Brief for each project which meets the needs of the client and our contractual obligations. Prepare all paperwork, in respect of the project e.g. site surveys, risk assessments, method statements, resource plan, purchasing schedule, materials schedule, risk log. Meet and liaise as required with client personnel e.g. for confirmation of specific requirements, progress meetings.
• Project Risk management – Identify and manage any risks to the project delivery. Identify and implement mitigation to project risks to minimise impact to the project Time, Quality and Cost.
• Resource Allocation – Confirm the materials, tools, labour and amenities required for each project are accurate and regularly monitored and updated. Ensure resources are sourced/ordered and dispatched at the appropriate time to minimise cost whilst ensuring successful project delivery.
• Delivery of Project – Delivery of project from Initiation to Closure and to the agreed Time Frame, within agreed Costs and to the agreed Quality standards. Ensuring variations to original drawings upon which original price was based are agreed in writing by the client and commercial agreement reached to agree compensation for any additional work.
• Project Reporting – Maintain accurate records during the project lifecycle to enable regular reporting to internal and external stakeholders. e.g. Project Status; cost; margin; risk and issues; resources.
• Staff Management – Responsible for ensuring appropriate supervision of site installation team is in place, including subcontractors. Evidence to be provided that the installation team are competent and qualified to undertake the project requirements. Site supervisors to lead the installation team and ensure that the team are fully briefed in respect of the project requirements, including systems of safe working, RAMS and Toolbox Talks etc., and that signatures for such are collected as necessary and copies filed in the project folders and copied to the QHSE Dept.
• Uniform – Take an active role in ensuring that engineers maintain a professional standard of dress, and that branded clothing is worn at all times together with other appropriate PPE as necessary.
• Budget Management – Responsible for the financial planning and monitoring of the project costs, including re-forecasting as necessary.
• Health, Safety, Welfare & Environment – Responsible for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of staff allocated to and working on a project, for the prevention of pollution, and for minimising the impact of project activities on the environment. Conducting regular site safety audits and returning all audit paperwork to the Fireworks QHSE Compliance Dept.
• Quality Records – Ensuring records are maintained, in the associated Site and Project File, as required by the Client and by Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Management Systems.
• Other duties as necessary and directed to meet the needs of the Company objectives.

People Management

This role has a number of direct and indirect reports and is responsible for the effective management of staff and sub-contractors as assigned to each project, and for the coaching and mentoring of these as necessary with regards to skills and knowledge required to perform the tasks safely, effectively and to the required standard.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience (KSE)

• Planning and Time Management – experienced in ensuring that projects are completed within set timeframes.
• Resource Management – ensuring that labour, equipment and materials are made available throughout a project and that these are ordered and delivered to site in the correct quantities and with an appropriate lead-in time.
• Financial and Budget Management – making sure that the project is completed within the financial budget.
• Communication – arranging meetings and ensuring that all stakeholders are aware of the project’s progress.
• Delegation and Motivation – the Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring that tasks are delegated effectively and staff remain motivated to complete the project to a high standard.
• Relevant Construction and/or Project Management Qualifications – Required to hold a CSCS Manager level card and may also include for example, CDM, SMSTS. MAPM Desired.

Special Conditions and Other Requirements

• The role includes anti-social hours as required by the project phasing.
• The ability to travel frequently (possible overseas on occasion).
• Ability to stay away from home overnight.
• Driving Licence.