Job Purpose
Working closely with the Operations Director, the Contracts Manager will direct and manage project teams, manage Client requirements / maintain Client relationships, and help develop the business in the UK. This position will require the person to have full ownership and responsibility for ensuring the safe, efficient, timely execution of multiple projects in accordance with deadlines, budgetary, programme and quality requirements.
Responsibilities
* Defining clear roles, responsibilities and deliverables to all project teams
* Planning, managing and delivering all contracts in a performance and fashion that epitomizes the company's vision, strategy and values
* Managing, directing, educating, coaching and mentoring project staff while promoting continual improvement
* Identifying, recruiting, developing and retaining high potential members of the team
* Ensuring the teams adhere to all company policies and procedures including our journey in Lean Construction
* Adhering to Company Safety Standards and promote safety culture among the ranks throughout the company.
* Ensuring that HSQE Management Systems and processes are adhered to, implemented and maintained.
* Monitoring and reporting on construction productivity
* Ensuring early project planning with detail and foresight
* Ensuring commercial and contractual compliance with company policies and procedures on all projects
* Preparing and regular review of project costs, budgets, forecasts and resource requirements
* Maintaining regular contact with current and past clients and be aware of regional trends with a view to identifying new work opportunities
* Developing and maintaining relationships with the clients and their representatives
* Promoting the business, it's services and brand at every opportunity to existing and potential employees, supply chain partners and clients
* Maintain and build relationships with our supply chain
* Assisting in the preparation of business strategy, business plans and the setting of business objectives and targets
* Identifying business opportunities and communicate internally to ensure a proactive approach to new opportunities
* Integrating and communicating with other departments to ensure effective and efficient delivery of all aspects of a project
* Providing recommendations and measures for improvement to operating procedures
* Fostering a collaborative culture of design and construction ethos throughout all department staff
* Ensure design is being developed to provide the optimum solution for the Client and the project.
* Carrying out tendering activities as required and collaborate with the tendering & pre-qualifications department
Experience
* Masters/Degree in Engineering.
* Significant Prior Experience as Contracts Manager Required.
* Strong People Management and Leadership skills,
* Experience of managing large multidisciplinary teams in the UK,
* Professional Institution Accreditation,
* Strong Organisation Skills.
* Technical Knowledge.
* Excellent Communication Skills,
* Both Verbal and Written.
* Strong Problem-Solving Skills.
* Computer literate.
* Adaptable to Change.
* Driven to Achieve Results.
* Exceptional Coaching Skills.
* Strong Decision Making,
* Action Planning, and Prioritization Skills.
* Ability to Work on a Team.
* Knowledge of Safety, Quality, and Cost Objectives.
* Commitment to Providing the Highest Level of Support and Quality.
* Ability to Demonstrate Exceptional Organisation and Planning Skills.
Coffey is a family-owned water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist established in 1974. We are passionate about safety and have been delivering critical infrastructure projects on time and within budget for nearly 50 years. The hallmarks of our contracts are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and adherence to the highest safety and quality standards.