Senior Construction Project Manager

Vibe Recruit's client is looking to appoint a Senior Construction Project Manager. A fantastic opportunity to work for a growing business based in Swansea.

This role reports to the Contract Operations Manager and is responsible for managing all site-based activities, ensuring that contracts are delivered on time, to the required standards within budget, whilst maximising client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Contracts

• Determine and define scope of work and deliverables
• Predict resources needed to complete projects
• Obtain necessary permits, approvals, and other regulatory prerequisites
• Draft and submit budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
• Manage costs in order to meet budget
• Provide direction over contracts and subcontracts
• Manage construction schedule and activities
• Issue progress updates as needed regarding costs and timelines
• Ensure work is done in compliance with all relevant building and safety rules/regulations
• Select and manage subcontractor and supplier relationships
• Coordinate efforts across entire project between architects, designers, engineers, and subcontractors

Commercial department

In conjunction with the Quantity Surveyor or Financial Controller (as appropriate)

• Monitor job costs and progress against budget
• Liaise with them to make sure the valuations are submitted on time
• Ensure in-coming invoices or applications for payment from sub-contractors and labour agencies are checked and signed off to release payment
• Ensure all variations are identified
• Compile, submit and negotiate the agreement of the final contract account

Academic Qualifications

• Degree (or working towards) in Building Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture

Essential Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in project management within construction
• Comfortable reading and understanding designs and drawings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer software
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and architecture principles
• Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs
• High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Holder of a full valid UK driving licence

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience with use of AutoCAD drawing packages
• Previous experience in forecourt biased construction
• Prince 2 Accreditation

For more information please contact Naomi on 07506 949615.

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