Senior Project Manager Full Time

Farrans (Construction) Limited
Job Description – Senior Project Manager (00742)

Senior Project Manager ( Job Number: 00742 )

THE ROLE

FADO are seeking to recruit a Senior Project Manager to join our management team. The role will be based in North England / Midlands market however travel within the UK may be required on agreed circumstances.

The successful candidate will primarily be involved in the management of the quality, progress and commercial performance of the work completed onsite. He/ She, along with the Senior Management team will initiate continuous improvements to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget.This will ensure the customers’ expectations are met, whilst aligning activities within industry standards.

Exercise Fado Fit Out core values by being Approachable / Responsible / Connected.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Being heavily involved during the tender phase and staging of the proposal will ensure a smooth transition into the delivery phase of the programme including aftercare.

Technical / Engineering Background for developing the complex design elements.

The successful candidate will be expected to travel extensively through the UK & Ireland as part of their role to construction sites, Company fixed locations or other locations as required by the demands of this role.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management

Manage, plan and co-ordinate the site operations in relation to labour, materials, transport, plant and contracted services to meet the programme of work and contracted/statutory obligations.

In accordance with corporate responsibility for the business, work effectively to support the Senior Management team and take a ‘Company’ perspective to managing issues.

Ensure implementation and compliance with company Operating Procedures to maintain consistency.

Lead teams to ensure best practices are followed, costs are controlled, maximum revenue generation and contribution to the Company’s operating profit.

Make sound, evidence-based decisions, assessing risks and identifying opportunities.

Prepare and present monthly reports as required to internal and external stakeholders.

Undertake other managerial tasks/projects as required for the Company, to the time frame agreed.

Provide technical support to the Senior Management Team and leading on all project management issues, whilst developing and maintaining strong working relationships with the clients/customers.

Attend management meetings reporting on project performance and any current issues that have potential to impact on overall company performance.

Identify and support innovation and best practice ensuring knowledge share throughout the business.

Ensure full integration with support teams (SHEQ, Commercials, Planning, Building Services, Design, Procurement, Training and Development) through a collaborative approach.

Abide by all business compliance requirements in line with Company policies.

Support the development of a robust Supply Chain strategy

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ)

Lead, promote and support a positive health and safety culture.

Ensure projects are executed in compliance with current legislation, Fado SHEQ policies, best practice and operating procedures.

Undertake Safety Leadership Interaction (SLI) session leading and engaging with workforce.

Ensure cascade of SHEQ statistics, initiatives throughout site teams

Ensure that construction phase H&S plan, Environmental Management plan and Quality plan are developed prior to works commencing and periodically reviewed. Attend monthly SHEQ meetings with active involvement in discussions and influencing Company Direction.

Establish project specific communication and document control protocols.

Review SHEQ audits and ensure that any actions are dealt with and closed out within specified timescales

Monitor and inspect development regularly to ensure that all quality control procedures are being adhered to and the highest standards of build are being achieved.

Pre-construction

Engage with Pre-construction teams providing technical and commercial input to support winning bid strategy.

Ensure that robust construction sequence, programme and methodologies are developed for projects supporting bid teams in establishing realistic, efficient prelim. Requirements.

Assist with interrogation of key sub-contract packages driving efficiencies, innovation and identifying any risks / opportunities.

Input to development of Risk and Opportunities register and control measures to manage the same.

Programme

Develop and produce build programmes identifying work sequence, critical path, key milestones to plan and contract completion dates.

Identify in advance an information release schedule as require meeting the build programmes and circulating as necessary.

Monitor and review progress against programme and report as required to Project Director.

Scrutinise design/procurement schedules, look ahead programmes, contractual notices and contract reviews to ensure they are in line with construction programme.

Identify key risks to the programme and mitigative measures to control the same.

Monitor sub-contractor performance and take action to address any issues.

Commercial Contractual

Work with Commercial team to develop monthly forecast to ensure site and build costs are being controlled within budget.

Review contract documents ensuring projects are being managed in line with contractual requirements and Fado tender information.

Consult with the Commercial team to identify early commercial and contractual risks or opportunities that could be either detrimental or beneficial to project performance.

Review costs movements and variation orders to minimise cost whilst ensuring programme and quality is achieved.

Review the appointment of sub-contractors ensuring clear scope and that pre-start, meetings are undertaken.

Monitor performance of sub-contractors throughout project ensuring regular reviews are undertaken.

Play a lead role managing any commercial reviews and legal matters relating to your project.

People

Manage people, resources and relationships efficiently to ensure the effective delivery of programmes and projects.

Review resource requirements, identifying needs at earliest opportunity and support Project Director with selection or recruitment of suitable candidates.

Undertake regular capacity and capability planning reviews to ensure that resource allocation is balanced across the region.

Provide a vision and define clear team roles, responsibilities and objectives whilst providing a hands-on approach to supporting the Project Team.

Champion Company systems relating to staff records (performance, leave, absence etc) ensure that all employees within your region are aware of their responsibilities.

Leadership & Management

Lead and promote focus review process ensuring completion of the same to the standards required by the company

Manage, coach and develop the Fado team to ensure they provide an increasingly high-quality service. Including providing directionand leadership to deliver planned growth, development, recruitment, training and mentoring of staff.

Actively demonstrate the competencies and behaviours developed and take responsibility for your continued development

Promote behaviours to influence best performance, including empowering staff to improve scope and capability.

Recognise and encourage excellent performance. Ensure that poor performance is managed via support, training or disciplinary action as appropriate. Review training needs and collaborate with Training and Development team in ensuring that appropriate and relevant training is provided.

Develop a strong team working relationships with your designated region and promote effective communication between projects and regional office.

Review and document sub-contractor performance with Contracts and Site Management.

Continuous Professional Development

Understand how your role links to the strategic direction of the company and drive your development to support this

Undertake appropriate professional development to support the Contracts Manager

Engage fully in all softer skills development requested by the company

Review and document sub-contractor performance with Contracts and Site Management.

Stakeholder Engagement

Support the Senior Management Team to successfully promote and grow the Fado business within and maintain profitability levels.

Establish, maintain and foster professional and positive relationships with clients, consultant teams and supply chain.

Promote the Fado brand and actively seek out and report on any prospective business leads.

Support the Pre-construction Team providing subject matter expertise and assisting with tender/submission documentation. Contribute as required to all aspects of project/tender bid submissions.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Good communication skills (verbal and written) and able to engage with all stakeholders at all levels.

Self-motivated. Capable of working on own initiative and able to motivate a team.
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