Contracts Manager

Description

• Grow market share in terms of revenue, tonnage and products.
• Planning, forecasting and scheduling of works.
• To ensure coordination of testing and sampling of emulsions and aggregates in accordance with CE Marking and EN 12271 Surface Dressing Requirements and EN 12273 Slurry Surfacing Requirements.
• To ensure that all Raw Materials are ordered from Approved Suppliers only and Identify Potential Suppliers.
• Providing clear direction and definite priorities.
• Develop internal and external capability to deliver road maintenance services across the Island of Ireland including people, plant, equipment, facilities, contracting skills and external partners
• Measure performance in the areas of productivity, quality, health & safety, costs, revenue and asset management.
• Manage the Human resources within your Team, liaising with the various support functions, e.g. HR and Safety etc.
• Meet annual revenue and margin deliverables as agreed with the Head of Contracting.
• To liaise with Operations Managers / Supervisors/ Foremen and ensure proper record keeping for all aspects of the various projects Including:
• To ensure the monitoring of the quality of Surface Dressing works to ensure compliance with the “Institute of Asphalt Technology Guidelines for Surface Dressing in Ireland 3rd Edition”.
• Timely completion of monthly accounts including WIP and Accruals
• To carry out regular inspections/audits on Temporary Traffic Management.
• To programme and schedule works to maximise the efficiency of allocated ressources.To ensure preparation of relevant Construction Stage Health and Safety Plans from Preliminary Health and Safety Plans provided by client.
• Linking the team’s vision to that of the organization mission.
• To ensure communication by supervisors/foremen of Site Inductions, Method Statements & Safe Systems of Work (SSWP) for all visitors, employees, contractors and suppliers visiting site.
• Direct, manage and lead contracting operations across the Republic of Ireland
• Resolve conflict constructively and efficiently.
• Managing the financial performance of contracts, proactive cost management, promptly submitting invoicing / valuations.
• Safety of our all Colas Ireland employees (and our contractors) is our number one priority. Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety (H&S), Environmental and quality standards and ensure in particular the safety of all contracting teams, operating a zero tolerance to unsafe acts and achieving a zero target for fatalities and LTIs
• To ensure only Approved Contractors are appointed to perform Sub-contract operations.

Requirements

• Have an ability to work with all levels of Management.
• Knowledge of contracting, estimating, project management, health & safety, and out-sourcing. Experience with plant and machinery works. Knowledge of Temporary Traffic Management (SLG or Traffic Management Design Qualifications) an advantage.
• The successful candidate should have up to 3 years prior leadership experience, preferably in a road surfacing or contracting environment.
• Communication skills both written and oral.
• An undergraduate degree in engineering construction management or quantity surveying. Demonstrated equivalent experience will be considered as an alternative to an advanced degree.
• This position is required to demonstrate Leadership and Management competencies by:

Linking the team’s vision to that of the organization mission.

Providing clear direction and definite priorities.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance