Experienced Contract Manager

Job Title Contracts Manager

Department Contracts Management & Delivery

Pension Nest Scheme (once completed probation period)

Probation Period 3 months with 1 weeks’ notice period

Salary £65,000.00 to £75,000.00 per annum

Expenses Travel from the office to sites paid

Start Date ASAP

Reporting to Commercial & Operations Directors

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm Saturday – accessible by mobile (hours will need to be flexible)

You will have an office base but make regular site and client visits. This might involve travel to sites within the region, nationally or internationally, depending on the construction project.

Preferred background: Site Manager/Construction Manager

A driving license would be preferable but not necessary

Main Purpose of the Job

You will be responsible for a single large contract or a number of smaller contracts.

Acting as the main point of contact for clients, site managers and building contracts throughout the project you will be responsible for ensuring the project is delivered on time and in budget in line with health & safety requirements.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have a professional, pro-active approach. You will be an effective communicator and have experience in negotiating, both internally and externally with customers. This role would suit a candidate with an organised and methodical nature who is happy to work individually and as part of the wider project team.

Key Deliverables

Your main responsibilities would be to:

1. Contracts Management

* Manage project resources and material procurement

* Review and propose rates with clients

* Compile trade contract bid documents and help carry out tender analysis and issue purchase orders

* Place orders and instruct trade contractors. (Including compiling subcontracts/works, contracts/trade contracts)

* Handle receipt and distribution of drawings and other relevant information and maintain control

* Manage change orders in conjunction with the Director

* Prepare, submit and agree monthly valuations

* Prepare periodic valuations for work completed to date with trade contractors and the client

* Put together plans and estimates, including budgets and timescales in line with company pro-forma’s and guidelines and own the project throughout its duration

* Prepare and present documents for tenders

* Brief Project Teams, Contractors and Suppliers on site, maintaining regular communication throughout the project

* Resolve disputes promptly if they arise, only escalating in extreme situations

* Work closely with the Resourcing Team to procure good quality labour for all projects

* Review, prepare chase and forward timesheets (weekly)

* Attend sites: review site paperwork, complete Contracts Managers report and review CLG performance taking remedial action where required

* Provide Directors with timely reports – either verbally or in written form on each project as requested

2. Finance

* Collate accurate information and instruct accounts to pay subcontractors and suppliers

* Assist in the close out of the financial account and retention releases

* Prepare final account reconciliation (CVR), update computerised cost control system and help to prepare the monthly cost and progress report for contracts manager responsible

* Take an interest in and understand how jobs are priced to enable us to take full benefit of any opportunities for variations, change to specification or the scope of work to maximise profit

* Regularly review the budget and spend to ensure on track, raising concerns with over or under spend in a timely manner with the client and a Director as appropriate

* Ensure the cost-effectiveness and value for money of the project at all times

* Be responsible for and chase debts when clients have not paid within agreed terms

3. Health & Safety and Environment

* Review and compile Health and Safety Method and Risk Assessments

* Ensure all health and safety requirements are met on site

* Provide and ensure PPE is worn at all times

* Carry out risk assessments and audits where appropriate

* Ensure waste management is controlled and organized

Qualifications:

- NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, SMSTS, CSCS