Construction Project Manager

at  Tuath Housing Association

ABOUT US:

Tuath Housing has provided safe, secure and affordable housing since 2006. A lot has changed over the years, but our values remain the same. In partnership with Key Stakeholders, our main focus is on delivering more quality homes to more people and providing an outstanding Customer experience to our 35,000 residents. Working with Tuath Housing is different because we make a difference. We maintain and develop our team of dedicated, motivated, and authentic people through focused training and career development.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Manager will work with design teams and contractors to project manage the schemes in the pipeline, overseeing the contract administration, secure project funding and ensuring tight cost controls are adhered to, monitor project risks and report progress to the line manager and all stakeholders. The Project Manager will work on new build opportunities, Design and Build and Modern Methods of Construction projects. They will assist in the appraisal of new opportunities to increase housing supply and work closely with the Local Authorities and the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage (DHLGH) to deliver new social housing, Cost Rental and Affordable Housing and ensure that each potential project is financially viable and offers value for money. They will assist the Development Manager and Director of Development on procurement and tendering processing, line manage junior staff, assist with the training of new team members and co- ordinate information between departments for KPIs etc. The Project Manager will work with the Development Manager to populate new procedures and policies and maintain same.

• Manage a number of projects from initiation to completion. Provide up to date programmes, cash-flows and risk registers for the projects under your remit, ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Assist in all aspects of control and supervision of projects within the development process, including the commissioning of the design, financial submissions for Board and DHLGH, preparing reports on tenders received, preparation of contract documentation, ensuring projects meet the defined timescale and format, as required by the Director.
• Review design proposals for new developments, make sure they are economical, meet the project briefs, Tuath’s specifications and scope of services documents.
• Conduct performance review of Professional Consultants and Contractors.
• Maintain a good knowledge of Government Public Works Capital Contracts and procedures.
• Continuously reviewing the construction delivery programme, mapping progress, key tasks, critical paths and delays.
• Ensure internal audit requirements are addressed with direct reports as required.
• Act as line manager if Development Manager is off.
• Ensure tendering procedures are carried out fully in accordance with the EU Procurement, H&S Legislation and other relevant regulations. Assist in the analysis of all tenders received. Prepare tender reports for approval and ratification by the Board in accordance with Tuath’s procedures
• Operate, maintain and review (under supervision) Development Department procedures and systems in line with quality management systems and external agency auditing requirements. Review annually against the Regulators requirements & Department KPIs. From time to time inspect work of staff to ensure compliance with department procedures and systems.
• Attend and Present at Public meetings as and when required. (These meetings may be held outside normal office hours). Give presentations to Councils, Voluntary Partners, Health Boards etc. as and when required
• Liaise with and advise site based Clerk of Works when required.
• Lead on Dispute Resolution’s on projects, working with the Development Manager, Director and Solicitors. Assist the Development Manager and Development Co-ordinator with collating dispute resolution files etc.