Construction Manager

Mercury Engineering; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead on-site delivery of large civil, structural, architectural and M&E packages across complex construction projects.

You will coordinate design and construction teams, manage safety, QA, schedules and budgets, and drive value through effective subcontractor management while maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or recognised trade qualification required.
• 10+ years’ experience managing large construction projects as a General Contractor.
• Thorough knowledge of Civil, Structural and Architectural packages.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical installations and interfaces.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Civil, Structural and Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical and Life Safety work packages.
• Manage Site Safety in conjunction with Mercury Safety Advisor and close out files.
• Manage Site QA in collaboration with Project Manager and team.
• Oversee Project Schedule with Planner, Project Managers, Sub-Contractors and consulting Engineer/Architect to meet Mercury Engineering and Client requirements.
• Facilitate schedule adherence through DABs meetings and on-site actions.
• Control day-to-day site operations within schedule.
• Manage sub-contractor activities and ensure adequate manpower and documentation.

Skills

Leadership & team management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering Degree or recognised trade qualification

Job description

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.

We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including: Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Manage the co-ordination of the Civil, Structural and Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical and Life Safetywork packages.
• Management of Site Safety in conjunction with Mercury Safety Advisor, including set up, management of and closing out of file.
• Management of Site QA in conjunction with Mercury Project Manager and team including set up, management and close out of file.
• Management of Project Schedule in conjunction with Planner, Project Managers, Sub-Contractors and consulting Engineer/Architect to Mercury Engineering and Client requirements
• Facilitate the adherence to schedule on the project through DABs meetings and on-site actions.
• Knowledge of package budgets. Drive good value through efficient performance and continuity of work for Supply chain.
• Management of costs associated with Project Logistics and maintenance of the project including:
  - Labour
  - Material
  - Plant and Equipment
  - Variations
  - Valuations
• Control of all day-to-day site operationswithin schedule
• Management of sub-contractor activities including tracking progress against schedule. Ensure manpower levels are adequate.
• Ensure Sub-Contractor meetings are being completed and recorded.
  - White Board
  - DABS
  - Weekly Progress/Construction meeting
  - Quality, Environmental. Health and Safety
• Ensure site administrator has all Sub-contractor documentation including safety documentation is maintained up to date and filed for future reference.
• Attendance at Site Meetings, Internal Project Reviews, Engineering Reviews, Planning and Co-ordination Meetings and Handover Meetings
• Close out of project items including, Punch List, Safety File, QA File, Material and Plant re-locations – all with the Support of your Project team.
• Issue Daily Report on BIM 360 to the Project Director
• Ensure that Project Administrator issues weekly safety stats & project labour projections.
• Hold weekly commercial meetings with the commercial team to ensure all variations are being captured and costs issued to the client.
• Develop and implement company procedures with the project managers.
• Review drawings and details.
• Ensure builders works drawings for services are produced.
• Ensure snag walkdowns are carried out by package managers & distributed & closed out ensuring Room Readiness.
• All other duties associated with this role and/or reasonably required by the Company the Company reserves the right to vary the scope and nature of the Employee’s normal duties to consider changes in the Company’s work patterns and practices and the requirements of its business.

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• Engineering Degree or recognised trade qualification
• 10+ years’ experience of managing large construction projects as a General Contractor.
• Thorough knowledge of Civil, Structural and Architectural packages.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical installations and interfaces.
• Flexibility in working patterns where necessary.
• Ability to efficiently manage a team by setting expectations, delegation, and review.
• Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Good team-working skills
• Pride in the quality and presentation of work.

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.