Construction Manager

Foundation Personnel are looking to recruit a Construction Manager to work with our Client a large Earthworks Contractor. Construction manager role Would ideally suit a Sub Agent / Site Agent with previous experience of working for a main contractor / large subcontractor Experience in Earthworks / Highway construction would be highly desirable. Responsibilities: Managing self and 2 construction engineers to: • Ensure the works are being built correctly to specification. Advise / suggest construction methods, technical detail, alternatives, Value Engineering etc. • Input into the weekly programmes, disseminate the programmes to the team and work closely with the foremen to ensure activities are carried out as planned • Ensure the planned works can progress on time with regard to availability of permits, RAMS, setting out / model info • Chase TQ’s / RFI's to ensure answers are given promptly and are favourable to us where possible • Identify CE's / additional works and notify Commercial team. Ensure a thorough understanding of the subcontract and what works we are required to carry out. • Ensure quality records are produced to a good standard and supplied to quality manager • Identify NCR’s and report promptly to avoid disallowed costs • Set up procedures to ensure information is available for KPI's • Liaise with Client to ensure: Good relations maintained, works are available as programmed, interfaces planned, problems are solved, value engineering discussed. • Ensure safety standards are upheld and engineering staff are actively engaged in the promoting and policing. • Mentor / motivate engineering staff and ensure they are given a suitable level of responsibility. Must be willing and able to manage junior staff and deal with the Clients senior management in the absence of the Senior Project Manager. • Knowledge of earthworks, highways construction generally, and NEC option C target cost contracts is desirable. • An ability to work well with all levels of staff from all backgrounds, but most especially earthworks foremen is required. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Foundation Personnel Limited who are acting as an employment agency or business