Senior Construction Manager

Integrated Project Services; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm is seeking a Senior Construction Manager in Birmingham to lead site activities and ensure safety on projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in construction management. This role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to high-quality project delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Construction Management.
• Ability to build and sustain long-term relationships.
• High ethical standards and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Leads construction site activities and manages field operations.
• Ensures site safety and achievement of safety objectives.
• Oversees subcontractors to ensure compliance with quality requirements.

Skills

Construction Management

Site Safety Management

Project Budget Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

IPS is hiring! We are looking for a talented Senior Construction Manager to join our EMEA Project Delivery and Construction team, located in Birmingham UK.

The Senior Construction Manager leads construction site activities, manages all field operations, and takes primary responsibility for site safety.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assumes primary responsibility for all activities on assigned construction sites.
2. Leads field personnel to meet project goals. Assumes primary responsibility for site safety and ensures achievement of safety objectives on assigned projects.
3. Ensures achievement of corporate goals for assigned projects.
4. Ensures projects meet applicable quality requirements.
5. Manages client interactions at site on assigned projects and promotes positive relationships.
6. Develops working knowledge of prime contract requirements and applies this knowledge to project activities.
7. Supports the Project Manager in developing and maintaining preconstruction, construction, and closeout plans.
8. Supports the Project Manager in developing and maintaining project schedules, including activities, durations, and sequencing; communicates this to the project team.
9. Develops understanding of the project budget and identifies exceptions throughout execution.
10. Supports monitoring and reporting of project costs.
11. Assists in developing change control and financial documentation, protecting corporate positions.
12. Oversees subcontractors to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
13. Participates in constructability reviews of design documents.
14. Supports procurement and coordination of project resources; writes scopes of work and evaluates bids.
15. Assists in pre-bid activities and in selecting subcontractors and vendors.
16. Evaluates vendor and subcontractor invoices, negotiates payments, and manages change requests.
17. Facilitates communication among project participants and manages the RFI process.
18. Performs site inspections, reports on conditions, weather, safety issues, and completes safety documentation.
19. Conducts coordination meetings with subcontractors.
20. Provides feedback on construction documents and performance of equipment, materials, and systems.
21. Ensures submittals are properly distributed, reviewed, and stored.
22. Supports legal and regulatory compliance of project activities.
23. Oversees startup and commissioning activities if included in scope.
24. Assists in preparing proposals, presentations, and marketing documents.
25. Maintains professional competency.
26. Performs any assigned special projects.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent technical degree.
• Extensive experience in Construction Management.

Demonstrated Competencies

• Entrepreneurial spirit, seeking opportunities to add value.
• Enthusiastic approach to work, demonstrating passion and energy.
• Creativity and innovation in improving solutions and methods.
• High ethical standards, professionalism, and respectfulness.
• Ability to build and sustain long-term relationships.
• Drive to succeed and goal-oriented.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. We offer services in consultancy, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance. Our team of over 3,000 professionals operates in more than 45 offices across 17 countries.

Our Values and Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, marital or citizenship status, or any other protected status.

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