Contracts Manager

Norwich - Permanent - Full Time

Background

Reporting to the Operations Manager the ideal candidate will be responsible for the successful planning & execution of the site activities for our general works projects.

The following role responsibilities include as per below (but not limited to):

Key Responsibilities

• To be compliant with Drayton Windows health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• To be compliant with our Clients health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Responsible for preparing & reviewing RAMS and lift plans for general works site activities ensuring they are being complied with onsite. This should include site visits to ensure they are suitable and
• site specific.
• Ensure all sub-contract labour working on site have completed the DW pre-qualification process and that the labour working on the project is suitably qualified and competent.
• Ensure qualified and competent supervision is always on-site.
• Where required arrange product specific training for our installers e.g Siderise training.
• Implementation and management of the project’s quality control procedures – ITP’s, quality plan and inspection check sheets.
• To be familiar with the contractual obligations of each project and ensure they are successfully delivered upon.
• Once the project is nearing start on-site you will act as the main point of contact for our client always providing clear lines of communication.
• Responsible for programming and co-ordinating the site installation activities ensuring they are properly planned and executed.
• Properly recording and reporting progress and delays.
• Engage with and provide support to the design & pre-construction team during the pre-con stages especially in relation to buildability, sequence, timings, risks and issues.
• Managing, co-ordinating and chasing sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Attend client meetings as required. Pre-start, progress etc.
• Review, prepare and issue site pack information – Drawings – installation guides, tech info.
• Arrange material deliveries to site ensuring the factory and suppliers are aware of any site-specific requirements and unloading methods.
• Manage the projects plant requirements.
• Carryout regular site visits to check safe working methods, quality checks, progress, etc and to meet with clients and our sub-contractors in order to build strong working relationships.
• Carryout regular visiting manager inspections during all site visits.
• Working closely with the QS you are responsible for ensuring installation tender enquiries are sent out in good time, best value is achieved, and orders are placed ahead of time.
• Identifying and reporting variations ensuring support is provided to the QS on commercial matters.
• Support the QS with sub-contractor variations as required.
• Be commercially aware continually seeking best value.
• Manage the snagging, defects and aftercare ensuring these are closed out in a timely & cost-effective manner.
• Manage and facilitate the preparation of the projects O&M manual (with support from the wider team).
• Manage defects and aftercare in a timely cost-effective manner.
• Manage the installation managers workload and diary.
• Motivate other team members and seek high levels of operational performance at all times.