SITE MANAGER
Monday, 15 July 2024
Summary:
The role of Site Manager entails the daily co-ordination and management of the site, including coordination of all trades, ensuring works are complete to the programme deadline with high standards of workmanship, quality, and safety, a satisfied client and an acceptable profit margin for Dowds Group.
The Role:
- Effective daily management of the contract including daily / weekly allocation and supervision of key tasks in line with the Construction Programme.
- Oversee daily / weekly programming of the contract and organisation of appropriate plant, labour and materials to ensure cost effective utilisation of all resources.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with the client, key suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Effective progress monitoring of the contract to ensure it is running with programme and to budget.
- Early notification of delays, variations, or problems to Project Manager.
- Assist in the development of valuations with client / suppliers on an agreed timescale to ensure effective cash flow management and accurate WIP.
- Ongoing liaison with key suppliers, Dowds Purchasing team and contractors to ensure timely supply, delivery and installation of key items and base materials.
- Represent Dowds Construction at Contract progress meetings.
- Preparation of contract progress information and cost review meetings for regular in-house meetings.
- Assist in the management of subcontract costs.
- Ensure a continued emphasis on Company management systems including promoting high standards of safety and quality with all employees and subcontractors on site.
- Review and regularly assess your team to ensure all site personnel, including subcontractors are working to a high standard and take remedial action if appropriate.
- Assist in the preparation and handover documentation to Clients.
- A collaborative approach to working with other Dowds teams including other Business Units, Commercial teams, and Support Services (Accounts, Purchasing, BIM, IT, HR, Comms and SHEQ)
- Challenge current systems to ensure they are fit-for-purpose and bring forward suggestions for improvement.
- Regularly assess the performance of your team, highlighting and dealing with any issues including under performance or additional training requirements.
- Line Management duties including implementing HR policies (i.e. Absence management / Disciplinary procedures), carry out performance reviews and identifying training needs.
- Encouraging communication/ employee engagement and maintaining positive working relationships.
Person Specification:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Site Management
- Relevant Construction Qualification
- Good Technical Knowledge
- Excellent Communication / Negotiation Skills
- A Proactive Approach
- Ability to work extended hour / weekends, as required
- Experience of Supervision/mentoring of other operatives/apprentices
- Security Clearance will be required to be sought
Desirable Criteria
- Valid Safe Pass / CSR Card
- IPAF 3A/3B
- PASMA Combined
We are committed to investing in talent and developing opportunities for our staff. As equal opportunities employers, we welcome applicants from all communities.
To apply please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to: hr@dowdsgroup.com
Closing Date: Tuesday, 31 December 2024