Contracts Manager

West Midlands

Job DescriptionJob Title: Contracts ManagerRegion: MidlandsSUMMARY OF ROLE In the role of Contracts Manager, your aim is to maximise profit whilst endeavouring to exceed all client expectations acting as the VCUK senior operational manager. Responsible for planning and developing courses of action that initiate and achieve substantial strategic changes or developments, exercising broad autonomy and judgement. Initiates and leads complex tasks and processes, taking responsibility and being accountable for the work and roles of others. Expert knowledge, skill and experience in this area. Must have personally handled all aspects in considerable depth.You will take responsibility for either multiple projects or a single, large project but will also be involved in the pre-construction stages of projects and post construction issues that may arise after Practical Completion The Contracts Manager has overall responsibility for the co-ordination, management, and delivery of assigned projects, ensuring they are completed profitably, safely, on time and to an acceptable standard whilst maintaining and promoting strong client relationships. You will ensure the most effective and efficient utilisation of people and resources required for the duration of the project. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESParticipate in the tendering process including input into the development of programmes, methodologies, quality submissions and playing an active role at post tender interviews. Implement the VINCI Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Management procedures. Ensure safety inspections are implemented and manage the health, safety and welfare responsibilities in compliance with VINCI company procedures; establish and maintain a safe site for the full duration of the works. Responsible for all pre-construction management, including the formal discharge of pre-commencement planning conditions, obtaining relevant licences from Highways / Council Authorities, implementing Section 106 obligations, development of the Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan Work with the Commercial Director to ensure all Contract Documentation, Bonds and Insurances are in place prior to Project Commencement Work with the Commercial Director and 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 Contracts 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-Contract 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. Arrange, Chair and Record Subcontractor Pre-Start Meetings and attend Sub Contractor progress meetings when necessary. Produce the Sub-Contractor & Material Procurement Schedules and manage / track progress of procurement during the project. Track the RFI System ensuring formal requests are being issued by the Site Team for any information required to maintain the progress of the works; review the RFI’s on a regular basis and liaise with the Design Manager on all aspects of contractor design elements. Review the design in advance of Construction Programme for any Buildability issues. Attend Design Team Meetings ensuring timely and adequate input from subcontractors to the design process and contribute to buildability issues, Health and Safety or better ways of working. 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 VINCI Team and the relevant Sub-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 Establish, maintain and build good relations with clients as well as their representatives, design teams and neighbours – this includes management of initiatives such as the Considerate Contracts Scheme Undertake all relevant training and development activities as required. Continually develop knowledge of innovative construction techniques and products to enhance the business and fulfil company CPD requirements. Produce and present Monthly Progress reports to the Client TeamProvide leadership to the complete VINCI Construction team.Liaise closely with the Contract Surveyor on all elements of Commercial Management, including any day works issues, sub-contract valuations, contra charges to be applied to sub-contract accounts, input to monthly valuations and input into the valuation of contract instructions / variations. Prepare frequent Contract Review Reports for presentation and discussion with the Regional Leadership team; this includes detailed reviews with the Contracts Surveyor to provide a realistic update on the Commercial position of the project. Ensure the development, collation and submission of all Project Handover documentation including Health & Safety File, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, close out documentation. Ensure the Company image is always maintained.Ensure that all opportunities for future work are followed up. Contribute to the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. Take an active role in the recruitment and selection process as and when required.