Our client is a national, tier 1 main contractor which builds medium to major projects across the UK. We are now looking for a Project Director to join their Midlands Division.
Reporting to the Regional Director, the Project Director will help tender and win schemes in excess of £100m. Generally involved from tender stage, as the project lead, liaising with the Estimating team to secure the project. Thereafter with the approval of the Regional Director / Regional MD, will prepare the PEP and build the project team in preparation for the contract commencement. The Project Director will be responsible for managing the Company’s business interests, risk & delivery strategy on the contract to guide the project to Commercial success.
Responsibilities:
Pre-Construction
* Lead the Tender Team consisting of Estimator, CM, QS, other appropriate staff and external consultants as necessary
* Manage the production of the tender to ensure that a competitive tender is submitted in accordance with the requirements
* Prepare the programme, method statements, prelims and submission document
* Chair start-up & internal meetings, prepare the procurement strategy with the QS and Prequalification of key supply chain (early awards)
* Prepare a preliminary Risk Register and mitigate/manage any risks for the duration of the project
* Work with the SQS to prepare a prelim procurement schedule and track same
Construction
* Arrange the start-up meeting and manage the preparation of the PEP
* Receive, distribute and acknowledge the letter of intent
* Agree commencement date, and arrange for completion of the contract documents
* Ensure that all aspects of quality, the Environment and progress are in accordance with the contracted requirements
* Assist in the selection and vetting of major S/Cs and suppliers (including HSEQS vetting)
Post Construction
* Ensure a customer centric aftercare service is in place for the client
* Complete the project data sheet and gather reference from the client
* Protect our client’s contractual position by ensuring that the Client & Design teams are satisfied and that there is a strong relationship with future potential in place
* Obtain the defects list and remedy any items to obtain the Certificate of Making Good Defects. Timely engagement with client
Qualifications:
* Working knowledge of Construction techniques, Design techniques & BIM modelling
* Comprehensive knowledge of Building and Health and Safety/Fire regulations
* Familiarity with working on complex, multi-disciplinary, technical projects
* Proficient in planning and prioritising daily site tasks
* Ability to identify, convert and deliver business development opportunities.
* Experience managing key accounts through their network, profile and credibility in the local market.
* Academic and/or professional industry related management qualification
* Membership of an Industry related Professional Institution - such as MCIOB or CEng MICE
* CVRs, PEP and Contract Management
* IOSH for Directors, CDM/PSCS Awareness, BBS, Root Cause Analysis & S5 & Q10 internal workshops.
For further information please apply with a CV