Senior Contracts Manager - Facades

Henley Chase; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee and coordinate all live external projects. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of Project Managers, ensuring effective resource allocation and budget management while maintaining compliance with contracts. Your strategic oversight will be crucial in driving project success and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership can make a significant impact on project outcomes and contribute to the company's growth and success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing external projects in a construction or engineering environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Project Managers and Site Managers to ensure project success.
• Oversee multiple project budgets and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Contractual Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field

Professional Project Management Certification

Tools

Celoxis

Job description

Where you fit: As the Contracts Manager, you are responsible for the performance of your assigned workload, reporting to the Head of Operations, and collaborating with the Design, Supply Chain, and Commercial Managers to deliver all live external projects.

Key Objective: Responsible for the overall coordination, management, and leadership of all live external projects from handover from Sales to Final Account close.

Job Challenge: As a key middle manager, your purpose is to stay close to every project, providing an elevated perspective and assisting Contracts Managers with strategic decisions, while ensuring accurate reporting to the Head of Operations.

Main tasks:

1. Lead, Manage and Coach the Project Managers and Site Managers. Drive accountability.
2. Attend bi-weekly PRMs (Project Review Meetings) with the Contracts Managers and Leadership Team.
3. Labour and resource allocation.
4. Manage multiple project budgets.
5. Manage multiple project programmes.
6. Support Contracts Managers in decision making and advice.
7. Oversee scope changes and variations on multiple projects.
8. Plan risk management strategies for all projects and ensure risks are mitigated.
9. Manage and allocate Celoxis tasks to Contracts Managers.
10. Conduct customer satisfaction surveys.
11. Ensure contractual compliance is met on all projects.

Key Performance Indicators:

These will include, but are not limited to:

1. GP and % of all assigned external projects.
2. Accountability from point of handover, including management of Design, procurement, production, and operations.
3. HSQE compliance from end to end.
4. Maintaining customer and stakeholder relationships.