Project Manager

A rare opportunity to join a market leader in commercial fit-out across the Midlands. This company has high standards and some of the most well-respected staff in the industry working for them.

For this company it's all about the personal touch and that's why all their business is repeat. Specifically they work in commercial fit-out sectors including: warehouses, offices and education. Working for end-users, surveyors and consultancies.

They have a nucleus in the Midlands with occasional project further afield.

It's a very relaxed environment to work in and you will have autonomy to fulfil the role detailed below.

The Role

Projects are all full turnkey commercial fit-outs; ranging in value from £5k - £3m.

You role would be managing multiple concurrent projects from cradle to grave. You would be required to support in estimating, procurement, scoping & surveying sites, client liaison, project delivery through to handover and aftercare.

General duties will include:

• Attend project tender interviews
• Produce tender documentation such as tender programmes and method statements
• Review and comment on Contract documentation
• Produce project protocol documentation
• Arrange and chair internal project kick off meetings ensuring all aspects of the business are briefed on the details of the project
• Production of Construction Phase Plan
• Arrange and chair subcontractor and client meetings
• Record meeting minutes
• Briefing of CAD and production teams to ensure drawings are produced to specification and budget
• Review and approval of all drawings to ensure accuracy before issuing to client team
• Manage the project commercials on a daily basis
• Assessment of sub contractor packages and negotiating, ensuring best possible commercial and programme packages are achieved
• Development of project programme from tender programme to fully functioning project programme
• Compile and issue Sub-Contract order documents
• Set up and manage the project cost / value reporting document (CVR)
• Identify and maximise cost changes throughout the contract
• Extension of Time (EOT) claims
• Value subcontractor applications and produce / issue payment certificates
• Produce / issue project valuations
• Agree variation costs with both clients and subcontractors
• Agree final accounts with both clients and subcontractors
• Ability to lead a project team throughout the course of the contract
• Sourcing of a Site Management team for relevant projects
• Sourcing of a site team for relevant projects
• Regular site visits to assess progress and liaise closely with site team
• Production of O&M manuals