Project Manager

Industry: Construction

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead construction projects, with a particular focus on structural buildings. The successful candidate will oversee projects from planning through completion, coordinating teams, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to deliver work safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage the planning, coordination, and delivery of construction projects, particularly structural building projects.
2. Develop project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and delivery strategies.
3. Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and clients throughout each project.
4. Monitor progress against agreed scope, programme, budget, and quality requirements, and take action to address variances.
5. Oversee construction activities to support compliance with approved drawings, specifications, building standards, and project requirements.
6. Promote safe working practices and ensure that health and safety requirements are followed on site.
7. Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies; develop mitigation plans and escalate concerns where appropriate.
8. Review project documentation, reports, schedules, and progress updates, maintaining accurate records.
9. Manage changes to project scope and communicate their impact on cost, schedule, resources, and delivery.
10. Maintain clear communication with clients and project stakeholders, providing timely updates on progress and key decisions.
11. Support inspections, testing, handover, and close-out activities to help ensure successful project completion.

About the Role

This role is suited to a practical, organised construction professional who can manage complex project requirements and build effective working relationships across project teams. You will bring relevant experience in project management and an understanding of the coordination and delivery needs associated with structural buildings.

Requirements

1. At least 5 years of relevant project management experience in the construction industry.
2. Demonstrated experience managing construction projects, particularly structural building projects.
3. Strong understanding of construction project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and delivery.
4. Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
5. Knowledge of construction quality requirements and health and safety practices.
6. Strong organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
7. Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide clear project updates.
8. Ability to manage competing priorities, respond to changing project needs, and meet deadlines.
9. Good attention to detail and confidence maintaining project documentation and progress records.
10. Relevant qualifications in construction management, project management, civil engineering, or a related discipline are an advantage.