Company Description
Optimum Group & Drywall Systems, with over 25 years of experience, specialises in Drylining, Firestopping, metal stud partitioning, plastering, suspended ceilings, and lightweight steel frame structures. As a trusted contractor in the South West, we are dedicated to building quality projects safely, on time, and within budget. Additionally, the company offers professional training for Drylining, Partitioning, Suspended Ceilings, Plastering, Taping and Jointing, as well as PASMA and Abrasive Wheels Courses. We take pride in our commitment to ongoing professional growth and maintaining excellence in all our projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Planning, scheduling and co-ordinating the project strategy and design.
* Quality Checking and signing off works as it progresses, drywall partitions, ceilings, SFS and finishes.
* Ensure operatives are working and building to the latest drawings, details and specifications.
* Ensure compliance with legal requirements, health & safety and environmental policies and procedures.
* In conjunction with the Project Manager & Operations Team, prepare and negotiate timetables, cost estimates, budgets and contracts. Review and revise in line with budget requirements.
* Keeping records and reporting to the Senior management team within the company.
* Monitor progress of the build programme to ensure construction methods and timescales are met and take corrective action to bring progress back in line with programme.
* Ordering plant, equipment and materials ensuring the most cost-efficient supplier is used.
* Agree and manage the equipment, plant, staffing and sub-contract requirements for the site.
* An understanding of programme demands and labour to suit.
* Supervising all activity on site responding to any delays.
* Manage the recruitment and induction of labourers and sub-contractors in line with Company best practice guide.
* Enforcing safety procedures, minimising risk, ensuring the use of PPE at all times.
Skills & Qualifications
* Previous experience as a Site Manager in the construction industry.
* Have a good understanding of drywall, ceilings & SFS.
* The ability to multi-task and handle multiple construction projects, meet tight deadlines.
* Understand construction methods, interpret contracts and technical drawings.
* Strong analytical mind for cost management, procuring materials and disposal of construction waste.
* Good knowledge of specialised industry software for cost estimating and planning.
* Strong communication skills to lead a large diverse site team and the ability to explain drawings and technical documents.