Contract Director

Highbury Recruitment

Posted 3 days ago, valid for 4 days

Norwich, Norfolk NR3, England

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Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Contracts Director role involves overseeing pre-construction, construction, and close-out phases of complex construction projects.
Candidates should have a minimum of 12 years of experience in project management or construction management.
Responsibilities include managing the contracts team, supporting contract negotiations, and coordinating with various stakeholders.
The position requires developing project strategies and delivering client presentations, along with monitoring project progress and managing risks.
The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the candidate's experience and qualifications.

CONTRACTS DIRECTOR

Roles & responsibilities.

Pre-construction

· Working with the QS and the contracts team to create and establish the Project Schedule and Project Budget

· Supporting sub-contractor pre-qualification, pricing and appointment.

· Supporting contract negotiations

· Developing and implementing project strategies, plans and large scale budgets on complex construction projects

· Establishing and maintaining effective processes and systems to be utilised throughout the project

· Developing and delivering presentation materials for client pitches, etc

Construction

· Managing the contracts team and sub-contractors on the ground

· Coordinating Value Engineering efforts during the construction phase

· Liaising with the Client's management team.

· Monitoring and reporting on project progress and other performance indicators

· Managing and mitigating risks and issues

· Preparing and delivering written project communication materials

· Preparing and presenting formal project progress and other reports

· Managing and coordinating the client, contractors and designers

· Collaborate with internal departments, such as finance, and procurement

Close out/Fit up

· Establishing close out documentation requirements with the Client's document controller. Collect and track receipt of all close out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.

· Assisting with local authority final inspections and occupancy process.

· Assisting the Client in scheduling, coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors, consultants.

Qualifications & Experience:

· Minimum 12 years' experience

· Relevant qualification (project management or construction management)

· Member of a chartered institute e.g., RICS / CIOB although not essential

· Demonstrable experience in client-facing roles at all levels

· An in-depth understanding of large-scale technical projects and construction techniques.

· Ability to manage technical disciplines.

· Experience working on new build and refurbishment projects at a large scale.

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