Construction Manager

The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing any site deliverables deemed necessary as part of the project scope which px Fairport undertakes and ensuring they are completed safely, resulting in no harm to people, plant or our environment.

This may include managing the mobilization of a site team to complete the installation of specific equipment and/or system or, running an operational site; ensuring availability of the supplied equipment/system is in line with client expectations and that project KPI’s are met. Control of contractors is a key function of this role, as most of our site workforce are sub-contractors.

The Construction Manager will have control of all site documentation, including H&S file and all CDM requirements are also encompassed within the position. Method statements & risk assessments must be developed for all operations and meet the client’s expectations. The role also requires close liaison with the Client and the Project Manager to clearly communicate progress and any changes to scope, risks or delays, as and when they occur.

• Management & direction of site-based teams, including Site Managers, where applicable.
• Management & direction of contractors.
• Create, manage, and monitor all site-based documentation, including Risk Assessments, Method Statements & Lift Plans
• Creation, management & updating of H&S files & all site CDM requirements.
• Provide advice and guidance on the duration and logic associated with site activities to enable a robust site installation schedule to be produced.
• Review of contractor proposals to ensure alignment with project scope.
• Manage purchasing of equipment, plant, spares to ensure sites run smoothly.
• Monitor / control and provide periodic status reports to Project Manager and advice to the Project Team on development progress, schedule, possible risks, necessary modifications of methodology, and any other issues regarding the project’s alignment with the site methodology employed.
• Facilitate client meetings, reporting progress against the agreed schedule, as well as any issues or risks.
• Review and manage reports from site representatives and other interested parties and prepare responses and actions as appropriate.
• Resolve any issues with regards to Quality on live sites, as well as sites with active warranty.
• Review and understand contractual terms and conditions to ensure the site-based activities are aligned with the requirements of the contract and accelerate/report any deviations as necessary.
• Develop lasting relationships with client personnel & evaluate and appraise clients’ needs
• Implement / drive areas for improvement of internal processes along with strategy to improve process for future site works

• Lead your team in ensuring an awareness of and compliance with px Group Zero Harm health, safety and risk management standards, policies and practices.
• Review and agree to the Zero Harm Charter.
• Consistently demonstrate compliance with all MP1 behaviours in line with the px Behavioural Competency Framework.
• Ensure level of competence is role is sufficiently maintained, attending all required training and/or maintaining professional qualifications as required for the role.
• Manage direct line reports to ensure competence to perform assigned role is maintained.
• Completion of px Management Development Programme and subsequent refreshers and/or briefings and updates

• Responsible for all day to day management activities for team, ensuring that your team are engaged and meeting performance targets or tackling issues at the earliest opportunity.
• Lead the completion of all annual performance management activities relating to your team, ensuring…