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Role and Duties
- Engagement, liaison and coordination with internal/external stakeholders and key partners to the project including Southside Business Improvement District, Hippodrome Theatre, local businesses and local elected members in the planning and delivery of the works programme
- To act as Project Manager during the Construction phase as described under the NEC4 or other form of contract. Undertake Project Start Up, Programme and Risk Management, Commercial Management, Contract Management and Project Closure. Manage the contract through NEC CCM Contract Change Management service or similar.
- To administer the terms of the NEC 4 Option A Contract with the Contractor on behalf of the Employer and lead negotiations.
- To ensure Pre-Construction Information is established with necessary surveys, reports, and test results prior to start of construction works and regularly review information requirements.
- To manage and monitor statutory procedures, and construction throughout the project.
- To prepare, monitor and maintain a programme, cost plan and a comprehensive risk register for the project and the contract.
- Advise as to how project and contract risks could best be managed and establish a risk allowance.
- To prepare realistic cost estimates for the project and advise the Employer on planning and controlling the budget estimate.
- To provide cost savings ideas and perform value engineering.
- To provide a comprehensive forecast of final outturn costs on a monthly basis.
- To oversee the preparation of valuations on a monthly basis and prepare payment certificates.
- To prepare monthly 'look ahead' reports to anticipate any potential contractual problems and key decisions that the Employer or other parties may need to take.
- To establish a comprehensive register of all third party and authority approvals and permits that will be required to progress the project.
- To review insurances of the Suppliers and ensure that they are maintained at all stages.
- To attend and report to the Project Board meetings on a monthly basis
- To convene, chair and minute all project meetings with the Employer's project team; a pre-start meeting, risk workshop(s), and monthly progress meetings with the Contractor and others on and off site as required.
- To maintain records and data, operate and maintain information systems and undertake general administrative tasks.
- To manage and co-ordinate Employer representatives, design team members and the Contractor to ensure the safe, secure and timely delivery of highways schemes in accordance with agreed quality and cost parameters.
- To attend the site during the construction works and promptly deal with the day-to-day co-ordination and liaison of all the involved parties which may include significant periods of night work.
- To inspect works regularly to ensure compliance in conjunction with the design team and the Works Information.
- To agree the Contractor's programmes for the design and or construction period, including all key milestones, sequence and phasing.
- To co-ordinate the timely response to queries.
- To co-ordinate with other team members the preparation and issue of relevant snagging lists to the Contractor at various stages and as work is completed and administer the completion of all 'snags' / incomplete works.
- To issue Completion Certificates in accordance with the Construction Contract.
- To prepare the final accounts and assemble final contractual records.
- To administer the Defects Correction Period and take a pro-active role in ensuring defects are speedily dealt with during this period.
- To ensure the Contractor issues the As-built Drawings, Health and Safety File, Maintainability Assessment Report (MAS Report), test certificates and other documents to the Employer on completion of the works.
- To co-ordinate any training required and provide guidance to junior staff.
- To manage and implement good health and safety practices in line with legislation.
- To apply in-depth knowledge of Construction, Design & Management Regulations.
- To apply relevant knowledge of the Highway Act applicable to construction works, relevant highway specification and method of measurement for construction works.
Essential Skills Required for the Role of the Project Manager
- Stakeholder engagement and management skills
- Planning and Programming skills.
- Procurement and Contract Management skills.
- Cost Management and Risk Management skills.
- Resource Management skills.
- Computing skills:
- Windows operating system- Microsoft Office suite.
- Microsoft Project or any other project management software.
- NEC CCM Contract Change Management service or similar for project management.
Detailed knowledge Required for the Role of Project Manager
- Detailed knowledge of Health & Safety and Environmental requirements related to highway engineering.
- Detailed knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015, Highway legislation and New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA).
- Detailed Knowledge of NEC4 Option A form of contract is essential.
- Detailed Knowledge of a range of procurement options and contract forms.
Essential Experience Required for the Role of Project Manager
- Experienced in leading and project managing major highway projects including statutory procedures, design, construction and maintenance.
- Experienced in cost and risk and management and a proven record of delivering major projects to time and budget.
- Experienced in managing different types of NEC4 form of contract.
- Experienced in the application of CDM and Health and Safety legislations.
- Experienced in undertaking the management and co-ordination of Statutory Utilities.
- Experienced in working within a local authority environment and having an understanding of local authority governance and procurement processes.
- Experienced in commercial management and in dealing and resolving contractual issues/ queries and disputes.
- Experienced in responding to and working with members of the public, Councillors and Ward Members.
