Construction Contracts Manager - New Build Residenbtial Projects

£40,000 - £55,000

Permanent

Full-time

Andover, Hampshire

Role responsibilities

* Plan and coordinate a project from start to finish, including organising the schedule of work, and working alongside our Quantity Surveyors for costings and budget

* Plan the work and oversee the buying of necessary materials and equipment

* Manage staff for the project

* Manage the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labour force, monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work and overseeing quality control

* Ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget by setting benchmarks, agreeing budgets and monitoring progress

* Check design documents with architects, surveyors and engineers

* Promote and maintain health and safety to our ISO45001 Standards, including site inspections to ensure safety rules are being followed

* Utilise our Construction Software Procore to write reports, Issue RFI, Observations etc.

* Maintain regular communication and attend meetings with clients and their representatives to inform them of progress on the project

* Communicate with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and others involved in the project

* Deal with any unexpected problems that may occur during the project

* Successfully manage several projects simultaneously

* Proven experience as Construction Contracts Manager

* Willingness to follow ISO45001 Health & Safety guidelines at all times

* Relevant H&S Training eg: SMSTS, First Aid, Manual Handling etc.

HNC or degree in a relevant subject, such as:

* Construction Management

* Building Management

* Building Studies

* Project Management

You'll need to show:

* Strong communication skills - for liaising with a range of clients, professionals and workers on site

* Leadership skills and an ability to motivate your team to ensure a high standard of work

* Excellent planning and organisational skills - for writing and monitoring project plans and schedules and utilising time and resources effectively

* Resilience and problem-solving skills - in order to overcome unexpected challenges during the construction process

* An ability to make decisions under pressure, so that the project can progress

* Strong attention to detail for conducting site inspections and managing complex contracts

* An awareness of health and safety procedures and legislation - for running a safe construction site

* Sound commercial awareness - to allocate and manage your budget effectively and to understand client concerns

* Numerical and IT skills, including knowledge of relevant building methods and project management software to manage information and finances during the project