Project manager construction

Job Specification ndash; Project Manager / Planner My client is a major developer in the North East and now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager / Planner to join their team on a permanent basis. Responsible for the planning / management of the pre and post construction phase on a number of smaller projects with a value up to GBP5.0m. As well as new build projects up to a value of GBP20m. My client is involved mainly with the refurbishment of commercial properties and to develop them into state-of-the-art apartments, offices, or student accommodation. They also have a number of lsquo;new build rsquo; schemes in the pipeline. They have a strong track record of developments in the North East as can be seen on the weblinks below Job Description * Overseeing / planning the construction logistical requirements of a number of small to mid sized smaller projects * Confirming building plans with Surveyors, Architects, and Engineers * Creating work schedules so projects are completed before deadlines tracking them * Helping with purchasing or hiring building equipment and materials * Overseeing / planning building projects to ensure staff are working safely, productively and to a high standard * Monitoring construction budget to minimise overspending * Providing progress reports to clients via phone, email or meetings in person * Negotiating with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors * Understanding construction processes and guidelines for effective planning and site management * Leadership skills for motivating workers and maintaining positive and safe work environments * Organisational skills for ensuring multiple building projects are completed on time and on budget * Problem-solving skills for devising solutions to site challenges, such as weather delaying construction * Verbal communication skills for explaining projects to site supervisors and providing project reports to stakeholders * Meeting regularly with clients, third parties and other managers to report on progress * Setting targets, objectives and responsibilities for all supervised staff. * Regularly reviewing timings, budget, labour, risk and project plans to ensure work stays on track * Ensuring that the project(s)are constructed within budgets * Conducting site inspections of work, check materials and ensure staff and sub-contractors are following health and safety guidelines * Dealing with contracts and mitigating the impact of any issues * Ensuring the delivery of high-quality work within contract timescales * Working in an office and on the construction site. Qualifications Our brief requirement are : -Experience in construction management roles on refurbishment new-build projects. - Technical diploma or degree in related Discipline or equivalent experience - Able to use Word, Excel software and critically expert inproject management software to drive scheduling Salary is negotiable with experience Company benefits include: 20 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension scheme- Nest Company profit sharing bonus scheme (Discretionary)