Job Title: Construction Manager for Emmock
Reporting to: Project Manager
Role Purpose
The Transmission & Distribution Sector is currently thriving as the Government looks to ensure that the infrastructure is in place to take advantage of the growth in the Renewable Energy Sector.
Omexom are a partner of SSE on the ASTI Framework and Pathway to 2030 is a key part of this, being the hub for several other schemes to feed into the Grid.
The Construction Manager is a pivotal role and will manage all specified works on electrical substations ensuring delivery on time to the required standards.
Initially the position will be on a hybrid basis although attendance will be required at other locations such as site, Perth, Glasgow or as required.
Hours of work shall normally align with site hours 0800-1700 Mon-Fri, 0800-1300 Sat. Occasional working outside these hours will be required to suit the requirements of the project. The Site is Emmock 400kV Substation.
They will assist the senior management team with delivery of the project and be a main point of contact daily for the client.
This is an ideal opportunity to work on a prestige large project for a Tier 1 Contractor with a visible path of progression to Project Manager. Omexom encourage and support their staff to develop and maximize their potential.
Responsibilities & Duties
Including but not limited to the following:
1. Acting as customer lead for the site management of projects and ensuring the daily delivery of site works
2. Be fully conversant with the Works Information and Scope of Works
3. Manage and deal with Change Management in line with the requirements of NEC 3, liaising closely with the project commercial team
4. Organise and attend progress meetings and prepare minutes if required
5. Provide key information to the Project Manager to include in the Project Managers reports
6. Ensure that the site manager is maintaining a precise and accurate daily site diary including but not limited to resource, program, progress photos (time stamped), weather, materials, issues, or any other information that the Project Manager deems required
7. Undertake line management of supervisors and sub-managers
8. Ensure that the works are undertaken in line with the Omexom Project Delivery Process
9. Along with site support, ensure that all site records, communications etc. are stored on the Omexom internal Information Management System
10. Overall responsibility for the management of all site activities
11. Organise, lead and minute pre-start, progress, and hand-over meetings with all subcontractors
12. Assist the Project Manager and P6 Planner in the weekly update of the Clause 32 Contract Program
13. Manage the look ahead’s required and issue ‘look ahead’ programs as deemed required by the Project Manager
14. Responsible for the management of the construction, maintenance, fitting and wiring of substation plant and equipment
15. Manage a team of supervisors, engineers, and sub-managers daily
16. Follow all published guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures to ensure satisfactory completion of work
17. Assist the Commercial Team in preparing applications for payment, additional works submissions and cost reviews
18. Ensure all works are undertaken in compliance with the Project design and construction documents, including construction drawings and lift plans
19. Working closely with the Project Manager for successful project delivery
20. Deliver scheduled/unscheduled work to time, ensuring quality standard in accordance with defined work scope
21. Plan and manage along with the PM the resource levels on site in line with the Program requirements and project needs
22. Assist with procurement and the PM in the management and control of all sites-based orders and materials
23. Set up and maintain a Non-Conformance Register
24. Attend community engagement and stakeholder meetings if required
25. Plan, manage, attend, and record OPS daily briefings (CM to ensure they happen daily, attended by all, minutes uploaded to IMS)
26. Ensure all plant and equipment is ordered in an efficient and timely manner
27. Complete all site-related paperwork accurately and to time, including site measurement and work record sheets
28. Appoint direct supervision for work parties
29. Ensure site check sheets and ITP schedules are completed satisfactorily
30. Provide a mentoring role to develop nominated staff for their training and development
31. To ensure that the site induction is updated regularly
32. Along with the site manager, ensure that all persons who attend site are inducted and competent to complete their works
33. To ensure that all lifts are planned on site
34. To ensure that all site plans are correct and updated regularly
35. That the site manager/s keeps an accurate skills/competency matrix
36. To complete a monthly report that captures but not limited to progress, commercial, and any issues
37. To assist with the recruitment of site managers/site supervisors
38. Review any design deliverables where applicable
39. Attend/participate in stage-by-stage outage planning
40. Review any construction programs
41. Review any scope of works for any sub-contracts with contractors/suppliers
Key Interfaces
Relationships with key stakeholders:
42. The Site Managers
43. The Site Supervisors
44. Project Planners
45. Procurement
46. Commercial
47. Site Fitters and Apprentices
48. Sub-Contractors
49. Third Party Workforces that may be affected by our works
50. Project Team (Design)
51. Project Manager
52. Client nominated representatives
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
The Construction Manager must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working on TSO substation sites operating from 132kV to 400kV.
The Construction Manager will also possess:
53. A proven site management history with the ability to execute critical tasks in real time
54. SMSTS Qualification
55. CSCS Black card or equivalent
56. Knowledge of the NEC 3 suite of contracts
57. Familiarity of Contract Program systems such as P6 or MS Project
58. The ability to plan works in the most efficient manner
59. The ability to manage and motivate industrial staff
60. The ability to put the customer at the centre of decision making
61. The ability to engage at a specific and detailed level with key tasks
62. Personal integrity, resilience, and the robustness needed to operate in a fast-changing contracting environment
Competencies
Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:
63. Leadership skills
64. Strong team working skills
65. Customer and commercially focused
66. Planning/organisational skills
67. Resource management skills
68. Flexibility and adaptability to change
Values
In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:
69. Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support, and drive performance
70. Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally
71. Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high-quality results
72. Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency