Construction Manager

Job Purpose

Oversee and direct the construction activities of the project, from conception to completion and to review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and provide budgetary advice.

Duties and responsibilities

Project Deliverables

• Determine manpower requirements and coordinate the supervision of attendant labour and sub- contractor resources.

• Plan, organise and direct construction activities to achieve the Scope of Work for the project in accordance with the approved Project Schedule.

• Plan, organise and direct temporary works activities to achieve the Scope of Work for the project in accordance with the approved Project Schedule.

• Analyse Engineering Deliverables to determine appropriate construction methods that meet project performance criteria.

• Ensure adequate and correct levels of plant and materials are available to meet the Project Schedule within budgetary constraints.

• Provide and expedite solutions to Project Schedule delays.

• Comply with legal requirements, building and safety codes.

• Adhere to Company Safety Standards and promote a culture of safety.

Management

• Oversee and direct the assigned project team.

• Ensure the timely procurement of temporary and permanent materials and equipment within project constraints.

• Manage sub-contractor schedules, quality of work and trade package coordination.

• In conjunction with the Managing Quantity Surveyor and Project Quantity Surveyor assist in the production of Client Applications for Payments and Variation Accounts.

• In conjunction with the Managing Quantity Surveyor and Project Quantity Surveyor assist in the production of Attendant Labour and Sub-Contractor Payment Certificates and Variation Accounts.

Reporting

• In conjunction with the Project Manager prepare, evaluate and update the Project Schedule and Procurement Schedule.

• Monitor and report to the Project Manager in a timely manner on the performance of labour, plant and material resources.

• Monitor and report to the Project Manager in a timely manner on risks and opportunities.

• Ensure all changes to Engineering Deliverables and Scope of Works are correctly documented.

Communication

• Lead and attend regular meetings with site team to delegate assignments, as required by the Project Manager

• Manage and participate in Toolbox Talks.

• Report work progress and budget matters to clients as directed by the Project Manager.

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, sub-contractors and other construction personnel to aid delivery of the project.

Procurement

• In conjunction with the Senior Engineer, produce, manage and update the Procurement Schedule.

• In conjunction with the Senior Engineer, as directed by the Project Manager, assist in the production of take-offs for permanent and temporary materials.

• In conjunction with the Senior Engineer, as directed by the Project Manager, assist in the production of detailed Material Requisitions for permanent and temporary materials.

• In conjunction with the Senior Engineer, as directed by the Project Manager, determine the necessary levels of labour, sub-contract, plant, equipment and material resources to meet project requirements.

• Assist the Project Manager in the procurement of sub-contractors.

Time

• In conjunction with the Senior Engineer, as directed by the Project Manager, develop, maintain and update short and medium term programmes in line with the Project Schedule.

Budget

• In conjunction with the Quantity Surveyor, as directed by the Project Manager, provide input into the Budget Cost Report.

Quality

• In conjunction with the QA/QC Manager ensure the implementation of all company QA/QC protocols and procedures.

Health & Safety

• In conjunction with the Health & Safety Manager ensure the implementation of all company HSE protocols and procedures.

• Create and maintain a safe and secure project environment.

Development

• Direct, develop, and lead assigned project team.

• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations to assigned project team.

• Provide guidance to the assigned project team, as required.

• Coach and train new and existing assigned project team.

• Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy, as required.

• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Project Manager or his designate.

Experience, Qualifications, Skills, Technology

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years engineering experience, with 7 years construction experience. At least 3 years management experience.

• Proven ability to deliver large-scale and multi projects on schedule as per plan.

• Knowledge of building materials and products, regulations and quality standards.

• Ability to read and understand drawings, blueprints, schematics, and construction documents.

• Experience writing project related reports.

• Understand proper safety procedures, recognition of hazards, and minimize risk to person and property.

• Knowledge and use of typical construction tools, and appropriate tools to use for each task.

• Basic knowledge to erect and dismantle scaffolding as per safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• BSc degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering and Construction Management

• Supervisory Management certification would be an asset.

• Project Management certification would be an asset.

Competency Skills

• Decision Making and Judgement

• Execution

• Deadline oriented

• Problem solving

• Client focus/Service orientation

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Reliable and trustworthy and the ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records

• Compliance

Technology

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including the use of scheduling software, database, and spreadsheet applications.

Working conditions

• This role will require working on a construction site, including weekends, as applicable. There are instances where this role is at a regional location, outside of Trinidad and Tobago.

• The jobholder is required to inspect the project and will be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions as work is primarily conducted outdoors. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

• The jobholder has a duty to comply with the company's Health, Safety, Security and Environment policy and to do everything in their power to ensure that the workplace is safe for everyone. They must display maturity at controlling incidents in order to mitigate their effects to personnel, environment and the company’s assets as far as reasonably practicable. They must also ensure

  that the physical work environment is safe and secure and have an appropriate aesthetic quality.

Physical Requirement

• Site based. Physical mobility is required, including entering confined spaces, roof or other areas using ladders or other access devices and stand most or all of the day.

• The jobholder will be required to be mobile in conducting this role as it relates to managing the entire team both onsite and offsite.