Contracts Manager

at  Designer Group USA

REFERENCE

002047
Job description

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Ideally 10+ years’ experience in M&E background.
• Third Level Degree desirable, not essential.

JOB PURPOSE

As part of an exciting company expansion project, Designer Group are seeking for a Contracts Manager to join our Operations team.
As Contracts Manager you will be leading project operations across various contracts that run concurrently, in line with our company values. You will be responsible to ensure the projects are delivered on time, on budget, to the highest quality standards and exceeding client’s expectations. Your role will involve the management of senior project personnel, (Site Managers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and other departmental leads) in the delivery of the contracts under your control.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Involvement in Estimation preparations, packs and support.
• Design development, value engineering, pre and post contract commencement.
• Ensure the highest levels of commercial management are adhered too and commercial targets are achieved while working in conjunction with Project QS.
• Manage all aspects of procurement, including subcontractors and plant/equipment.
• Oversee the contracting process with chosen sub-contractors/specialists and ensure works are carried out correctly and per contract and relevant specifications.
• Closely monitor the usage of materials and resources on projects.
• Ensure weekly progress reports are issued, including, RFI’s, procurement schedules, technical submittals, programme updates, identification of critical issues that is specific to projects which you are involved in.
• Hold regular meetings with both the design team and sub-contractors.
• Oversee and execute the effective control and use of both labour and materials on projects.
• Be responsible for implementing company Health and Safety Procedures and reporting to the Company’s Health and Safety Manager.
• Actively engage in Business Development to obtain future opportunities for the company.
• Maintain and build upon good working relationships with internal & external stakeholders of the business.