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We are looking for experienced Contracts Manager to cover the Hampshire and the surrounding areas, based in our Portsmouth (office) Division. The role involves overseeing and managing multiple projects from start through to completion, including the defects period. Projects typically range in value from £150k - £5m, covering internal fit out, refurbishment and alteration works.
Job Responsibility
Ensure that all works are completed on time, budget and to the highest of standards
Good communication skills and be able to negotiate with clients, architects, structural engineers and all staff from site workers to directors, in a professional and fair manner
First point of contact for the client, design team, site managers, subcontractors, suppliers and the general public for as long as the contract lasts
Health & Safety issues will be a top priority
Work in line with the company’s ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems
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, including visiting all projects at least once a week
Overall commercial responsibility by ensuring projects valuations and practical completion certificates issued on timely manner to guarantee swift payments
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
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
Well organised and capable of meeting deadlines
Good math 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
Understand all aspects of the contracting process and contract law, in particular working with NEC & JCT contracts