Senior Construction Manager at Superior Homes

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement tools that will assist in the control and management of the project.
• Co-ordinate and direct contractors to ensure schedules and targets are achieved throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead and oversee any opportunity for value management in conjunction with the appointed contractor/consultant team.
• Have awareness of the project budget, including risk allowance.
• Monitor and control changes/variations following approval by the client.
• Monitor compliance with construction program and identify opportunities for improved delivery.
• Proactively identify potential problems, conflicts, design and delivery issues using risk management tools and skills to mitigate impact on the project.
• Protect Superior Home’s contractual position at all times and bring to the attention of the CEO issues of a political or commercially sensitive nature.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed where applicable.
• Establish the project site and facilities in coordination with the site operations team and appointed contractor.
• Oversee the effective operation of the site through conducting regular site visits and quality checks.
• Invest in sound people management principles to ensure that the team of staff, contractors and stakeholders works well and provides a supportive environment for the achievement of project and individual objectives.
• Managing the welfare and motivation of Superior Homes direct reports, such as Construction Managers, Assistant Managers and Administration.
• Assists in providing leadership, guidance and encouragement.
• Provide input and feedback to the CEO on possible issue and conflicts at the project site.
• Be aware of the project contract and use where necessary to ensure the appointed contractor is compliant with terms and conditions as necessary.
• Chair meetings and ensure minutes are actioned in a timely manner.
• Provide timely regular and accurate reporting on the project for input into the project defined reporting process.
• Review and provide input on monthly contractor’s payment applications, variations and invoices.
• Actively seek and implement strategies to improve the client’s position in regard to return and value.
• Identity and resolve disputes quickly and reasonably.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with client representatives, consultants, contractors and adjoining property owners.
• Manage and coordinate the project handover phase with contractors, client contractors, tenants and building managers.
• In addition to your project role, as a representative of the Company, you will use your best endeavors to communicate potential business development opportunities to the Company and to actively promote the interests of the Company within the industry.
• Key services include - Project management, programme management, project controls, commercial management, cost management and expert scheduling and construction planning.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Construction and/or similar related discipline.
• 15 years post qualification experience in Construction Management.
• Minimum last 5 years as a Senior construction Manager.
• Must have worked on large scale projects in the Real Estate sectors as a senior construction manager, construction Manager ideally from inception to completion.
• This role requires you to be motivated and results driven.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills of the highest caliber to not only motivate but to also drive the construction phase of the project.
• Flexible and adaptable in your approach to resolving complex issues and managing the project site.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills of the highest caliber to not only motivate but to also drive the construction phase of the project.
• Must have worked with contractors at the site.

 Closing Date: 2022-11-05