Production Manager at ISM Containers

Job brief

• As Production manager and director in construction you will direct and co-ordinate resources for the construction and maintenance of civil and structural engineering works including houses, flats, roads and runways, bridges, tunnels and railway works, and water supply, drainage and sewage works.
• Plan construction projects and oversee their progress along the way in a timely and cost-effective manner. You will be responsible for budgeting, organization, implementation and scheduling of the projects.

Responsibilities

Common tasks include:

• Liaise with other managers to plan overall production activity and construction activities, sets quality standards and estimates timescales and costs;
• Receive invitations to tender, arrange for estimates and liaises with client, architect and engineers for the preparation of contracts;
• Plan, direct and co-ordinate the construction and maintenance of civil and structural engineering works, including demolition, open-cast mining works and pipeline and piling;
• Receive reports upon work in progress to ensure that materials and construction methods meet with specifications and statutory requirements and that there are no deviations from agreed plans.
• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion
• Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs
• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations
• Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors
• Select tools, materials and equipment and track inventory
• Meet contractual conditions of performance
• Review the work progress on daily basis
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones
• Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licences
• Analyse, manage and mitigate risks
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques

Requirements and skills

• Proven working experience in construction management
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process
• Familiarity with construction management software packages
• Ability to plan and see the “big picture”
• Competent in conflict and crisis management
• Leadership and human resources management skills
• Excellent time and project management skills
• BS degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field