Construction Manager

Overview PM Group are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our pharma construction project team in Geel, Belgium.

PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm. We are world leaders in the pharma, food, medtech and mission critical sectors. From our network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US, we work with the world's leading organisations. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centred around our people, our clients and trade partners.

Responsibilities

• First Priority is the Safety & Health of all persons working on or visiting the site.
• Manage, measure and report the construction project performance across all the key areas of:
• Safety,
• Quality,
• Schedule,
• Reports to PMG Construction Project Director or designate.

Setup

• As part of the Pre-construction team, establish the detailed construction execution strategy/plan and manage it to a successful completion.
• Generate, review and communicate the Key Strategy Documents:
• CEP,
• CMP,
• Quality Plan.
• Ensure PMG systems, procedures and Site Manual are in place and being adhered to.
• Generate the construction sequence and lead the development of the construction sequence.
• Identify the key interfaces with design, procurement, CQV and end user.
• Input into the Project Procurement Plan.
• Review tenders and attend Tender Clarifications Meeting.
• Review the Planning Permission Conditions and ensure that they being adhered to.
• Ensure EHS Notifications are in place and displayed.
• Organise, run and record the necessary constructability reviews.
• Review design scope and deliverables and timing of deliverable with design team.
• Setup communications strategy for the site.

Execution Environmental and Safety

• Represent the H&S LEGAL INDENTITY on Site for the duration of the construction phase.
• Actively promotes compliance with the Construction Safety & Health Plan and Environmental Management plans. Intervene directly if any unsafe situations or practices are observed. Interacts with and coaches the workforce in the application of best safety practices.
• Champion the implementation of the Behavioural Safety Programme.
• Ensure all CM members and contractors are adhering and contributing to the Safety Programme.

CM Team

• Manage, monitor and coordinate the CM Team; ensure that all team members clearly understand and perform their roles and responsibilities.
• Chair the Customer and internal weekly meeting and ensure minutes are issued.
• Organise communication sessions with CM Team and the entire site team.
• Communicate and liaise with the other project parties (Customer, Design, Commissioning, End Users, Regulatory bodies, etc.) as required throughout the Project.
• Review CM team performance with Construction Director and agree mobilisation and demobilisation dates.
• Hold monthly status meetings with CM Team.
• Hold Town-hall meetings with construction team and communication sessions as required.

Planning

• Plan and direct the construction activities and support activities.
• Update and revise construction plan as required.
• Ensure sufficient coordination meetings are being held, minutes issued and ensure all parties are clear on the sequence of work
• Liaise with the Construction Planner to ensure sufficient manpower is being provided to meet the construction demands and address any shortfalls with the contractors.
• Review monthly progress reports and ensure they accurately report on the progress of the project.
• Review monthly and Quarterly Look-ahead Reports to ensure project milestones are clear and achievable.

Quality

• Ensure PM Quality systems are in place and being adhered to.
• Liaise with the Quality Manager to ensure Quality Program (QP, ITP, FOK, submittals etc).
• Compile issue and review the construction managers weekly report.
• Ensure the all meetings are taking place, being attended, minutes issued and all action items are being closed.
• Monitor Package Owner performance in relation to contractor quality control and inspections
• Ensure QIR system is being implemented.
• Input to the monthly report and sponsor meeting.
• Consults with PM Construction Group Sponsor on matters relating to PMG’s construction management procedures and processes.
• Responsible for all technical communication to client, designers, contractors and others.

Commercial

• In conjunction with the contract administrator ensure PM Cost and Change Control system are in place and being adhered to by all of the CM Team
• Ensure non approved additional work is not being undertaken.
• Reviews changes for commercial and schedule impact to the programme.
• Monitors Payments to contractors is in line with progress on site.
• Inputs to Monthly Cost Report project reports.
• Inputs to Project Close-out report.

BIM

• In conjunction with the Project Manager, where / if required, arrange for the implementation of the BIM Execution Plan for the construction phase of the project
• It is assumed that a stand-alone Construction BIM Execution Plan will not be required.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years' experience in the Construction Sector + experience pharmaceutical sector
• Proven experience in managing large-scale projects and teams
• Degree educated or exceptionally strong trades' background
• Previous experience with PM Group highly desirable