This is a key proactive Construction Project development role, liaising directly with main contractors, sub-contractors, end using clients, materials & services suppliers etc ensuring all the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle fit together, overcoming any issues along the way.
Along with strong Commercial Construction Project Coordination & AutoCAD / Sketch Up skills (some), you will also come from a strong Construction / Built Environment background, ideally with some knowledge of Groundwork's / Ground Investigations, Civils, Reinforced concrete (RC) frame structures, Steels & Timber-frames / Wooden Structures & Roofs (engineered timber panels) plus overall Construction phase processes (pre-construction, build phases to client handover).
This key role will be involved with the Project from the start, having some input on the design / pre-construction phase, plus scoping out required works.
Duties:
- Construction & Installation Project Management, for new buildings, plus any repairs / maintenance activities on previous structure installations.
- Proactive Off-site support & working out Project plans pre-build.
- Organizing all technical drawings & the drawing register / materials list
- Proactive & accurate materials & services ordering / purchasing
- Communication on site with the trades & end using client.
- Project programming with input from site trades team
- OEM manual (checklist)
- Site visits to scope out works, plus ensure H&SE measures being followed / adhered to in line with CDM / HSE legislation
- First point of contact for the customer / site teams.
- Carry out inspections, using iAuditor
- Prepare quotes with input from associated trades / subcontractors.
- Repair support as per project support
- Invoicing and recording in Xero
- Building design using Sketchup & AutoCAD software (some knowledge useful)
Attributes:
- Project Coordinator / Manager experience within Construction / Built Environments, including design input
- Experienced in the construction industry, ideally having worked for a main contractor and/or subcontractor.
- Pro-active attitude, always one step ahead with Project planning & the what if's
- Basic understanding of Construction site H&SE / CDM required.
- Happy to work from home / field. Travelling approx. 2-4 days per month.
- Strong IT skills / PC literate
- Good AutoCAD / Sketch Up 3D skills (a benefit).
- BSc level of education or time-served in a similar role