Contracts Director – Civil Engineer (International)

Principal Duties & Accountabilities

• Establish the Project Execution Plan and set up the project organisation for its implementation
• Create and develop successful project teams.
• Manage, supervise, train and mentor the project team to enable them to optimise their work contribution
• Set targets to measure performance, and drive continuous improvement
• Deliver performance in accordance with targets and procedures
• Manage the process in a manner which enhances the reputation of the company and increases prospects for future work.
• Develop potential future work opportunities through relationships with clients, suppliers and members of the construction community.
• Keep abreast of developments in professional field
• Implement an improvement process on the project to identify best practice, implement improvements, gather and feedback knowledge and inform the team how knowledge may be accessed.
• Taking responsibility and initiative in the smooth running of the business operations.
• Understanding how different countries operate in regards to people, operations, currency, unions and legislation.
• Managing and marshalling resources to ensure they are fit for purpose and have sufficient capacity to meet the project delivery requirements.
• Creating a Business Sector strategic plan which ensures resource availability and complies with and enhances the long term business plan.
• Providing effective team management, including overseeing project completion timelines, monitoring project costs, and ensuring client needs are met.
• Ensuring all operational procedures are adhered to and attention to health and safety matters is a priority for all staff and agents and contractors.
• Liaising with other departments and directors, including commercial and finance, to ensure all objectives are met and the overall business performance is optimal.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, potential clients and third-parties including suppliers.
• Providing outstanding leadership to team members, including taking opportunities for coaching and development, to maximise work output and work quality of staff.
• Reporting regularly to the Operations Director on appropriate issues related to project delivery, performance, project risk, market and industry trends and competitors,
• Providing direct input to risk register and ensure that it is regularly updated.
• Cooperating with the Commercial Director and his team and assist in the development of pricing and risk mitigation strategies.
• Cooperating with the Commercial Director and his team as appropriate to ensure full capture of contractor/ client variations or changes in project scope.
• Providing support and input into the development of the project pipeline and order book, actively participate in bid/no bid decisions and ensure resource availability to meet demands.
• Cooperating with the Commercial Director and his team to provide input to bids and proposals as appropriate to ensure that project delivery plans are optimal.
• Participating fully in project handover ensuring that project risks, project upsides and the commercial agreements are fully understood and take responsibility for successful project delivery.
• Developing and maintaining project archival systems to ensure all relevant project data and information is captured and retained for an appropriate period of time.
• Ensuring all project delivery activities are performed in an ethical manner while maintaining a competitive position.
• Maintaining awareness of relevant current business issues and keep abreast of all changes in the sector including legal, technical and contractual trends.
• Taking opportunities as they arise to advance your continuous professional development (CPD).
• Espousing and demonstrating by personal actions the core values of the company.

AREAS OF IMPACT AFFECTING THE JOB

• Developing and maintaining operational procedures to ensure safety of the workforce while meeting business turnover and profit targets.
• Managing specialist resources from within / outside of the business.
• Managing a number of complex issues within tight and unpredictable time frames.
• Operating in a loosely defined business environment requiring a flexible and creative approach.
• Working with and leading commercial debate with clients, senior managers and other directors.

For any more information please contact Pinnacle on 0207 401 8886