Construction Manager – Fire Protection

Opis stanowiska

As part of the Mercury Team, the Construction Manager owns the project execution for the fire protection systems.  You will report to the Operations Manager, and in conjuction with that person you will set specific goals for your elements of the project that align with the overall project objectives.  Your role is primarily to ensure that the project is actually built in accordance with the scope; schedule and budget as set out in the overall project programme.  While the package lead is the project manager for a given scope, your job do the “on the ground management” of the trades.

Given the size and complexity of the project collaboration across all of the disciplines is key to our success, and as such you will not only need to take direction from the package, but you will need to interact with all other packages in developing and implementing the construction plans.  You will be one that that directly manages the trades personnel; ensures that all works are carried out in the most efficient manner, and the highest possible quality standards.

In this position you are required to deliver the scope of work as described in the design documents/specification, within the allotted budget and ahead of schedule.  You will also fulfill the role of coach/mentor to more junior personnel in your team.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Ensure a safe working environment for all of the people under your management.
• Establish the detailed scope for this project.
• Be exceptionally diligent in managing project changes.  Ensure that a verifiable and verified paper trail exists for all changes.
• You are the Mercury manager for all scope associated with the fire protection on this project.
• You must ensure that all work is planned and executed in strict alignment to the programme schedule; with the right people in the right place, at the right time.
• You will work with the design team to ensure that all materials; designs and equipment are available ahead of the need.
• You will be the primary driver of the Weekly and daily work plans.
• You will ensure that all personnel understand what “change” looks like and you will ensure that all changes are costed and approved before work commences.
• Work with the planning department to develop a schedule to meet the client’s schedule needs, and to deliver all milestones ahead of schedule.
• Understand in detail the scope to be delivered in your discipline, and have a thorough understanding of the design.
• Work with Client, Main Contractor and Design department to clarify design deliverables and ensure design schedules are met.
• The Fire Protection Team will build and monitor the schedule with you, it is you that owns the execution of the works to meet that schedule.  You and/or your team will work with the planners to develop a “Last Planner” level of detail schedule.
• Role model all aspects of working in a safe manner and ensure that all of your leadership team do the same.
• Safety indicators will be reviewed weekly across all of your supervisors and foremen in line with the overall project goals.  You are specifically required to ensure that the people under your leadership meet and beat all safety goals.
• As a manager you are responsible for the construction of your scope in its entirety.  As such, you must demonstrate a full and through understanding of all elements of the project delivery

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• 5 – 7 years’ experience working with a recognised contractor and multi-disciplinary construction teams.
• A trade and/or relevant third level qualification
• Sprinkler and Fire Protection experience and exposure is required.
• Demonstrated capability in Construction delivery within specialised industrial sectors including, for example, Life Sciences, Pharma, Mission Critical & Datacentres, etc.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety with onsite experience for Permits, Creating Method Statements / RAM’s and attending daily safety meetings
• Proven ability to understand and contribute to the development of project implementation for construction projects.
• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well within strict deadlines