Construction Manager

Responsibilities

Manage the project construction deliverables through effective management of project resources, Sub-Contractors and suppliers to the required quality, time, cost and safety.

Establish and control all site-based costs, change control, risk management and quality & safety management processes.

Manage both internal & external interfaces and build effective relationships with the Customer and Sub-Contractors.

Be focal point on behalf of WRSL with all contractors for site interface matters.

Ensure that senior management is kept informed of project progress and performance via WRSL reporting mechanisms.

Ensure that the customer’s requirements are clearly communicated to and understood by the Westinghouse project construction team.

Ensure compliance with WRSL Site Control and Installation Process CP/E/004

Responsible for ensuring that all equipment is delivered to site in line with installation dates, is fit for purpose, and has proper and complete documentation

Provide support to the Signalling CRE for all CRE and IDC matters relating to construction activities

Organise and plan work to maximise utilisation of resources, ensure task sheets are completed timely and accurately.

Ensure that tools and equipment are secure, in a sensible condition and are returned to the controlling organisation when not required.

Carry out safety and quality audits on WSL installers and agency / sub-contractors.

Ensure that the briefing of instructions to staff under his control or allocated to him for such purpose is carried out timely.

Responsible for checking and certifying time sheets ensuring correct hour booking and appropriation.

Responsible for the timekeeping and discipline of staff under his control.

Monitor and control budgets as allocated to him, prepare reports and programmes as required by the Project Manager.

Planning day to day work of self and others and accountable for own teams utilisation and reporting.

Manage the preparation and submission of tenders and quotations, as directed by the Project Manager from time to time for new works and contract variations, to critical timescales ensuring that documents comply with customer specification and are acceptable to the Company.

Attend or arrange appropriate representation at regular meetings with the customer to review progress, performance and value.

Hold regular project construction team progress meetings to review site progress and performance.

Ensure that the performance of suppliers and Sub-Contractors is monitored by surveillance and inspection and that the contract specification and all relevant standards are implemented in totality.

Have overall responsibility for handover of all site works and or services provided by Westinghouse to the client.

Ensure that the Plans provided by Sub-Contractors for Quality, Safety & Environment are reviewed for adequacy and that no conflict exists with WRSL’s activities.

Be responsible for Health & Safety and Environmental management as defined in the Construction Health & Safety Plan and the Environmental Plan.

Set up and manage the construction and installation group for the office.

Be the focal point for all construction matters for the office.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• Graduate in either Engineering or business related discipline.
• Knowledge of the Signalling Engineering business and its products and all processes relating to the Management of contracts and projects.
• High level of negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Installation managers IRSE license.
• Civil Engineering background with evidence of managing a number of teams.