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The Construction Project Manager (Civils/Groundworks) is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of civil engineering and groundworks projects from inception to completion. The role ensures projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards while managing site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
Job Responsibility:
Overseeing projects from pre-start through to completion, including defects period
Production of programme of works for projects – including master programmes though to individual work task items
Monitoring and overseeing the site manager and their project, this will include visiting all projects you are assigned to
Highlighting any potential problems and proposing solutions to the construction team as well as the design team, if required
Production and presenting of progress reports to the design team and client at monthly progress meeting
Compilation, review, distribution and recording of AIs, RFIs and RVIs issued on projects
Arranging and chairing pre-contract meetings with subcontractors and suppliers
recording and issuing minutes
Checking and signing-off weekly paperwork returned from site
Issuing project related information to the design team, subcontractors, site manager, quantity surveyor, etc. and obtaining appropriate comments/approval as required
Issuing, checking and chasing drawings and details sent for approval by subcontractors and suppliers
Planning critical dates with site team for works on projects and organising appropriate labour
Advising and guiding site managers, subcontractors, designers and operatives with work on projects
Production and compilation of project Health & Safety plans, ensuring they are developed with the site manager throughout the life of a project in line with site requirements and current legislation
Ensuring site managers have obtained appropriate H&S information from contractors prior to their works commencing
Reviewing RAMS submitted by contractors and ensuring they comply with the site Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan
Responsibility for agreeing extra works and helping to resolve any disputes which may arise by continual monitoring of subcontractors and suppliers
Carrying out project reviews at the end of each project, with site managers and contracts director, including performance reviews of subcontractors and suppliers
Requirements:
Experience in managing others and good leadership / people management skills
Good understanding and technical knowledge of the construction industry, including the ability to read architectural drawings and understand the construction process
Groundworks and Civils knowledge/experience is a must
The ability to construct accurate and realistic construction programmes
The ability to fit in well, work as a team member and have initiative and enthusiasm
Good communication skills and good working attitude towards clients and architects
You will be well organised and capable of meeting deadlines
Good maths and IT skills are essential, and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Project, Word and Outlook is required
A good knowledge and understanding of the latest Health & Safety legislation and Building Regulations
You should understand all aspects of the contracting process and contract law. In particular working with NEC & JCT contracts
Good commercial sense is imperative. You will also be experienced in decision making