Project Manager (Bespoke Joinery Fit-Out)

Role: Project Manager (Bespoke Joinery Fit-Out) Business Sector: Contracts Division Location: Stoke-on-Trent Salary: 35 – 40k Overall Responsibility Main Responsibilities The Project Manager is assigned to a number of live projects to ensure that all relevant goals are met. Project Manager has the ultimate responsibility for all aspects within the client order. Typically, you will work closely with their Clients Fitting Managers, Subcontractors and Suppliers as well as client representatives such as Design Managers, Project Managers, Architects and Engineers on a project. With assistance of the rest of the Project Team (team needs defining), you will you will help to ensure that the project is delivered on time, to budget and to the required quality standard (within agreed specifications). The Project Manager is also responsible for managing the work of sub contract manufacturers and suppliers, allocating and utilising resources in an efficient manner and maintaining a co-operative, motivated and successful team through to completion. Project Management Responsible for the daily performance of the projects whilst ensuring that future commitments, orders and production delivery dates are planned in against the Programme Dates. Any building project will need resources it is the responsibility of the Project Manager to have an understanding of what these are and ensure they are available. Managing project risks, including the development of contingency plans Liaise with project team to ensure that work is neither overlooked or duplicated Monitoring overall progress and use of resources, initiating corrective action where necessary project progress throughout the live projects reporting throughout and end-stage assessments Adopting and applying appropriate technical and quality strategies and standards Identifying and obtaining support and advice required for the management, planning and control of the project Conducting a project evaluation review to assess how well the project was managed i.e. subcontracting team. Identify suitable contractors who can complete the work and oversee their appointment in a timely manner (appointment by fitting manager and commercial manager. Spend his/her time within our offices, following up formal request for information and confirmations; liaise with quantity surveying team to discuss cost. Interpret drawings/specifications to allow CAD Technician to produce technical drawings Assist in chasing instructions to cover additional work and reporting findings to the Quantity surveyor, is responsible for cost monitoring – information provided to QS by project team Attend contract/progress meetings Provide factory personnel (Team Leaders) with guidance regarding manufacturing processes as applicable Attend meetings with Customer /Fitting Manager when deemed appropriate. Maintain regular dialogue with site Fitting Manager. Liaise with Clients, suppliers and Customer. Professional & competent manner at all times. Maintain and understand profitability. Following all projects through all stages from start to hand over through to final accounts Sign off each contract upon final completion (with the client) Budget Management Thorough understanding of contract budgets with a proactive approach to minimising costs and optimising margin. Site surveys Project manager is to assist with sourcing accurate & detailed site surveys. Meet with the key production managers (in-house and external) and other members of the Factory Management Team and also the Commercial and Construction teams within the organisation. Check the drawing information received for errors/ omissions and notify appropriate client / suppliers / architect and fitting manager. Programme of works Plan the Programme of Work accurately with liaison with the client Liaise with Project Coordinator regarding materials using various internal procurement methods, ensuring best rate for all materials ensuring purchase orders raised are monitored for delivery/quality/quantity and cost, once all criteria are met Ordering/purchasing materials/plant are scheduled in against programme delivery dates and the suppliers are updated. Design Attend site meeting with the Architect to discuss and agree technical CAD drawing’s Assist in the preparation & issue of Factory manufacturing drawings. Prepare / develop schedules / for workshop production and delivery Liaise with site Fitting Manager/ Contracts Manager / Supply only clients where required to clarify details / request additional information Review revised drawings and amend documentation Ensure joinery works are manufactured in line with the relevant Global assessment details relating to fire assessments on doorsets. Personal Attributes The project manager should be able to: Establish a good working relationship with the senior client representatives. Direct, manage and motivate the project team Develop and maintain an agreed project plan and detailed stage plans Tailor expert knowledge to meet specific circumstances Plan and manage deployment of physical and financial resources to meet project milestones Build and sustain effective communications with other personnel involved in the project Apply quality management principles and processes From the outset, it is the responsibility of the PM to plan the build process, this means producing a critical path and understanding the timing of each stage. Following each phase of the project is essential to ensuring that the project is completed on time. Relentlessly Proactive Prioritise and organise, taking a methodical approach Self-motivated, enthusiastic with a high standard of personal performance Flexible and reliable Ability to use own initiative Present information clearly, concisely and professionally Attention to detail Customer focused Communicator & motivator with ability to communicate across all levels of seniority from the workface through to Senior Management level. ‘Can do’ attitude to work About ATS ATS Recruitment are a specialist agency supplying skilled candidates into the high technology engineering and construction industries on both a permanent and contract basis. We are extremely experienced and knowledgeable about the sectors we recruit into and have several large national (UK) and international clients who repeatedly use our services. Please visit our website www. atsrecruitment. co.uk or for our latest roles and news