Job Title: Contract Manager
About the Role:
Our client, a well-established civil engineering company based in Cavan, is seeking an experienced contract manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have overall responsibility for the coordination, management, and delivery of assigned projects, ensuring they are completed profitably, safely, on time, and to an acceptable standard while maintaining and promoting strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
* Participate in the tendering process, including input into the development of programmes, methodologies, quality submissions, and playing an active role at post-tender interviews.
* Evaluate and manage safety inspections, health, safety, and welfare responsibilities as detailed in the Company's Policy and in compliance with OHSAS 18001; establish and maintain a safe site for the full duration of the works.
* Oversee all pre-construction management, including the formal discharge of pre-commencement planning conditions, obtaining relevant licenses from Highways and Council Authorities, ensuring all Contract Documentation, Bonds, and insurances are in place prior to Project Commencement.
* Develop the Risk Register with mitigation measures identified and implemented during the various stages of the project; ensure the Construction team are appraised of both the risks and the mitigation measures.
* Develop contract programmes, construction programmes, and methodology with the assistance of the contract planner and communicate to site management.
* Develop and implement short-term programmes with key sub-contractors at various stages of the project.
* Assist the Site Team when required and liaise with high-level Sub-contractor management to ensure corrective actions are implemented when necessary if there are any problems with the progress or quality of the works.
* Issue appropriate contractual notifications to either Sub-Contractors or the Contract Administrator when the works are in delay or have the potential to be delayed. Record Subcontractor Pre-Start Meetings and attend subcontractor progress meetings when necessary.
* Complete the Formal appointments of Temporary Works Coordinator, Temporary Works Designers, and Temporary Works supervisors. Produce the subcontractor & Material Procurement Schedules and manage / track progress of procurement during the project.
* Gain a full understanding of the Employers Requirements, Contractors Proposals, detailed design, and specification and maintain full knowledge of these during the construction process and ensure that the information is disseminated to the Team and the relevant contractors.
* Monitor the quality assurance/snagging system during the construction stage of the project and post-completion.
* The Contracts Manager will be the main point of contact for all post-completion issues, ensuring timely and efficient response to any defects or any other matters raised by the Client after Practical Completion.