Senior Construction Manager

What makes you remarkable?

• Executing assigned scopes of work in a timely manner and within Key Performance Indicator(KPI) schedules
• Responsible for management and execution of site-based element of assigned construction project(s) in accordance with the requirements of the contract between the company and the client, and in accordance with the company’s operating policies and principles
• Responsible for execution of the work in accordance with the quality standards and requirements specified for the project
• Managing and leading all construction reports to ensure delivery against milestones and Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)
• Reviewing planned activities for constructability, providing accurate feedback
• Executing assigned scopes of work as a role model for reports
• Providing technical expertise and guidance on all construction related activities
• Performance reporting to senior management
• Set and apply strategic and tactical direction with regard to policy/procedures, work force staffing, and budgeting
• Ability to monitor work progress and report against the plan
• Ensure safety, quality and environmental responsibilities and accountabilities have been defined and communicated to workers engaged within their area(s) of control
• Ensure all workers within their area(s) of control receive appropriate training to perform their work in a safe, legal and competent manner including any Health and Safety and site-specific inductions 
• Initiate safety, quality and environmental processes within their area(s) of control, including toolbox meetings, inspections, and the identification, assessment and control of risks in accordance with Wod and client requirments
• Coordinate supply and delivery of equipment, subcontractors, consumables, accommodation and other project-specific requirements, in accordance with client/contract document specifications and in accordance with Wood Policies & Procedures
• Understand and manage the industrial relations environment impacting the site and report any issues as required 
• Manages and controls project cost and schedule of assigned discipline / subset of on site construction. Utilise Commercial processes to capture variations effectively
• Accountable for the overall contract construction effort and commissioning strategy; including safety, planning, cost and delivery of all field works on the Contract if they are the most senior manager working on the job
• Accountable for supervising, organising and co-ordinating head office, site construction and commissioning teams to provide high quality support in accordance with the Contract
• Works with engineering in the design phases to influence the design for optimum constructability

Knowledge, skills and experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is preferred with a min of 15 years in construction management
• Exposure to working within a technical environment
• Experience of people management in a construction context
• Good standard of general computer literacy

Personal attributes: 

• Well organised, observant, good interpersonal and communication skills
• Display both good judgment and leadership qualities
• Ability to work with timelines/targets
• Ability to be assertive and drive culture change when required
• Excellent interpersonal organisational, communication and team building skills
• Role model Wood’s values & behaviours