Trainee Contracts Manager

A superb new opportunity has arisen, due to continued business growth in the role of Trainee Contracts Manager for a successful SME based in Leamington Spa.

Duties

Communication internally within the company, externally to contractors/sub-contractors
To carry out Surveys, pre contract & post contract
Preparation of material take offs, purchasing of materials in readiness for delivery
Co-ordination with warehouse and logistics manager in regard to delivery requirements
Site visits/meetings.  Liaising with the Site Manager/commercial managers on a daily or weekly basis to ensure that the job is running efficiently and to programme.
Sub contract labour control
Quality control of installation
Financial control, assisting with monitoring costs throughout the contract along with assisting with the preparation, submission and agreement of Final Accounts
Review on Completion & Handover ensuring that the client is satisfied with the work and that the job is delivered on time
Personal qualities

Smart and professional appearance
High degree of personal motivation, organisational skills and business acumen
Ability to work as part of a close knit team and manage numerous activities simultaneously
Ability to work on own initiative and with minimal supervision
Competencies:

Building and maintaining relationships, internally as well as externally
Enterprising and commercial approach
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Review all contract documentation, including specifications
Carry out detailed surveys of project requirements and level surveys
Produce accurate material/equipment take-offs from drawings and or schedules
Estimate costs for materials and sub-contractor labour
Procure material orders from Supply chain and place sub-contractor orders co-ordination of deliveries just in time
Co-ordination with warehouse and logistics manager in regard to delivery requirements
Regular site visits to co-ordinate with sub contract labour
Attend regular meetings with contractor’s site management team, site, project and commercial managers
Co-ordinate and liaise daily/weekly with subcontract labour and site management
Ensure quality of installation is maintained and snag free and delivered on time
Health & Safety monitoring and inspection is carried out at regular intervals in line with company procedures
Produce work methods and risk assessments for each contract
Financial control of projects, continual monitoring of costs
Accurately price contract variations giving detailed cost breakdown of each element of work
Preparation of final accounts through to agreement and final payment
Manage costs within the contract in line with the budget, producing applications/invoicing and overseeing the final accounts
Provide direction ensuring effective communication of financial and strategic requirements of the company
Key Technical Skills / competencies:

Effective and consistent communication
Proven track record of consistently achieving financial and performance targets
Experience of managing people and operations
Maximise profitable business opportunities
Provide direction, communicate goals and agree tactical strategies
Overseeing the delivery of the objectives and targets
Maintaining effective and long-term relationships with the subcontractors and clients
Implementing and maintaining Strategy and Policies for Sustainability, Health and Safety, Quality, Environmental
Ensuring deadlines are met
Being proactive in the identification and resolution of problems
Reviewing methods of working in order to maximise commercial profitability
Demonstrate a high level of organisational skills, self-motivation and business acumen
Key Behavioral competencies:

Creates and drives forward a culture that achieves results
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent problem solving/decision making skills
Strong leadership/influencing skills
Clear proactive approach to planning in order to achieve results
Encourages and supports others to give their best; understands how different people are motivated and acts accordingly
Has proven significant experience of managing staff to maximise productivity, implement change and deal with conflict
Clear focus on who our customers are and empathy for their needs
Dynamic and able to drive results and actions through others
Assumes responsibility and accountability
Focuses on collaborating and developing people to achieve personal and business objectives
Industry Knowledge:

Experience within the construction industry and preferably from a specialist sub-contractor/interior back ground
Desirable:

Recognisable industry qualifications
Project Management and/or Financial Qualification
Certification & knowledge of Health and Safety Guidelines with either a SMSTS/IOSH certification
CSCS Black Card
INDH