Construction Manager

Accenture UK & Ireland; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture UK & Ireland is seeking a construction project manager to oversee General Contractor performance from project start to completion, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and contract compliance.

You will administer the contract, coordinate with the client and Project Team, verify OFCI equipment, and manage RFIs and Change Orders to keep the project on track. A bachelor's degree and 5+ years in data centre environments are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in construction project management or owner’s representative role.
• In-depth understanding of construction contracts, design specifications, and health and safety regulations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Oversee General Contractor performance from project start through completion, ensuring quality, adherence to schedule, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Administer the construction contract to support client interests, providing guidance on contract matters and managing necessary adjustments.
• Facilitate communication and information exchange between the client and the Project Team.
• Enforce the Construction Contract so that General Contractor provides a high-quality project to client’s satisfaction in accordance with the drawings and specifications produced by the client’s design consultants.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems relevant to data centre construction.
• Verify and validate the receipt and condition of Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed (OFCI) equipment.
• Coordinate with the General Contractor, Separate Contractors, and subcontractors to ensure collaboration, prevent scheduling conflicts, and address critical path items.
• Advise on payment applications and change orders as required.
• Monitor and enforce health and safety standards on-site, reporting all incidents promptly and ensuring compliance with regulatory and client-specific safety protocols.
• Manage project correspondence, including RFIs, Change Orders, and documentation, to ensure accurate and timely communication.
• Oversee the project schedule, anticipate long lead items, and identify critical paths to maintain efficient and timely project progress.
• Adhere to client’s Code of Conduct, including confidentiality, background checks, and conflict of interest disclosure

Skills

Effective verbal and written comms

Organisational and problem-solving

MS Project

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• Oversee General Contractor performance from project start through completion, ensuring quality, adherence to schedule, and compliance with contractual obligations.
  
• Administer the construction contract to support client interests, providing guidance on contract matters and managing necessary adjustments.
  
• Facilitate communication and information exchange between the client and the Project Team.
  
• Enforce the Construction Contract so that General Contractor provides a high-quality project to client’s satisfaction in accordance with the drawings and specifications produced by the client’s design consultants.
  
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems relevant to data centre construction.
  
• Verify and validate the receipt and condition of Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed (OFCI) equipment.
  
• Coordinate with the General Contractor, Separate Contractors, and subcontractors to ensure collaboration, prevent scheduling conflicts, and address critical path items.
  
• Advise on payment applications and change orders as required.
  
• Monitor and enforce health and safety standards on-site, reporting all incidents promptly and ensuring compliance with regulatory and client-specific safety protocols.
  
• Manage project correspondence, including RFIs, Change Orders, and documentation, to ensure accurate and timely communication.
  
• Oversee the project schedule, anticipate long lead items, and identify critical paths to maintain efficient and timely project progress.
  
• Adhere to client’s Code of Conduct, including confidentiality, background checks, and conflict of interest disclosure
  
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field.
  
• 5+ years of experience in construction project management or owner’s representative role ideally within data centre or similar technical environments.
  
• In-depth understanding of construction contracts, design specifications, and health and safety regulations.
  
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.