Job Summary
The Contract Manager is a key role within our civil engineering company, responsible for the coordination, management, and delivery of assigned projects. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for ensuring projects are completed profitably, safely, on time, and to an acceptable standard.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Participate in the tendering process, including input into programme development, methodologies, quality submissions, and post-tender interviews.
2. Evaluate and implement safety inspections, manage health, safety, and welfare responsibilities as per Company Policy and OHSAS 18001.
3. Oversee pre-construction management, including discharge of planning conditions, obtaining necessary licences from authorities, and ensuring contract documentation, bonds, and insurances are in place.
4. Develop and maintain risk registers with mitigation measures identified and implemented throughout the project.
5. Create and communicate contract programmes, construction programmes, and methodologies with site management.
6. Establish short-term programmes with key sub-contractors at various project stages.
7. Liaise with site teams and high-level sub-contractor management to address progress or quality issues.
8. Issue contractual notifications for delays or potential delays.
9. Record subcontractor pre-start meetings and attend progress meetings when necessary.
10. Complete formal appointments for Temporary Works Coordinator, Designers, and supervisors.
11. Produce subcontractor and material procurement schedules, tracking progress during the project.
12. Maintain a thorough understanding of Employers Requirements, Contractors Proposals, detailed design, and specification throughout the construction process.
13. Monitor quality assurance and snagging systems during construction and post-completion.
14. Manage post-completion issues, responding timely and efficiently to defects or client matters.