Bid Construction Manager

Description

• Continually maintain knowledge of, and comply with, all relevant Ferrovial Construction (FC) policies and procedures
• Support the Bid Project Director in developing and implement integrated project controls system, reporting strategy and communications protocols.
• Identify complex construction and associated risks / opportunities and assist in resolving any problems.
• Coordinate with the tender design team to ensure that planned and proposed changes are acceptable and in accordance with the client’s specifications.
• Work with the client and partners to ensure project objectives are actively monitored.
• Identify and provide advice on risks, project controls solutions and technical support during construction phase.
• Contract administration, including discharge of obligations and data management;
• Support in/monitoring of the implementation of Bidding procedures in the UK & Ireland projects.
• Manage the construction team in accordance with Ferrovial’s talent and performance cycles.
• Seek out opportunities to demonstrate safety leadership to fellow employees, customers, subcontractors, suppliers and others.
• Together with the Bid team, identify and contribute to the development and implementation of processes that will improve construction phase efficiency and productivity.
• Notify manager without delay of any injury or incident (safety, environmental, complaint) or hazardous event, situation or environment (whether involving/impacting self or others).
• Mentor UKIE bidding team members and manage the project team staff, including setting targets and reviewing performance.
• Efficiently manage subcontractors and directly hired trades labour.
• Actively participate in continual improvement of FC’s systems, policies and processes
• Coordinate all project construction resources including trades personnel, plant and equipment, subcontractors, suppliers and service providers.
• Support Ferrovial Construction’s Irish bids pipeline portfolio of projects ensuring effective management across multiple initiatives and client-interfaces.
• Manage the pre-contracts, bid and construction phases in coordination with the Project Director.
• Provide regular detailed reports on the project status of the construction teams and activities.
• Understand, uphold and comply at all times with the Ferrovial Group Code of Ethics
• Contribute proactively to the post design requirements and construction activities outlined in the Construction plan.
• Liaise with Client and operational groups on associated site works.
• Work as a key technical expert, providing estimates to the design and construction teams for Ireland bids.
• Oversee all construction activities, tasks and requirements in accordance with specifications, work scopes, drawings, contracts, technical and engineering standards.
• Ensure own fitness for work at all times in accordance with FC’s policy and support colleagues, in particular direct reports, in ensuring they are always fit to work safely
• Manage the project in accordance with the construction management plan.
• Coordination with Madrid Bidding Team and JV Partners where applicable.
• Prepare and draft accurate reports detailing construction services’ performance and reliability on a regular basis.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure all H&SE, HR, Finance, Quality and Legal processes and policies are established prior to operations commencement.
• Foster innovation by introducing new work practices, construction methods, and materials to enhance construction efficiency and profitability prospects.
• Ensure project works are delivered in accordance with project management plan.
• Collaborate with the bid team on strategic business planning and development of ideas that contribute to a winning bid.
• Develop a best-in-class construction management framework for tendering activity in Ireland, ensuring transparency in time, cost, and profit across bids while focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs) and client deliverables.
• Working in close association with the Project Managers and Project Engineers to ensure consistent and collaborative safe project delivery.
• Take appropriate care of FC property including documents and data and ensure that confidentiality and security requirements are maintained at all times.
• Participate proactively and positively in safety activities including forums, drills, trials and inspections.
• Undertake updates to the project schedule, planning site works around key procurement and delivery dates to achieve schedule dates as set out in management plan.
• Ensure plant and equipment is maintained in a safe functional condition and that priorities for repairs and maintenance is scheduled to synchronise with the construction schedule and port permissions.
• Support the Bid Project Director in developing the winning strategy for the tender opportunity.
• Support the pre and post design and construction development phases including the preparation of appropriate technical and engineering resources and subcontractors and materials reviews.
• Take full responsibility for construction activities, including input into head contracts, subcontracts, procurement, budgeting, cost control, delivery, and project cash flows for tenders in Ireland.

Requirements

• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Good leader and negotiator with an excellent understanding of construction principles and the relationship between delivery teams and commercial functions.
• Industry technologies and techniques including CDM, SHE standards, Quality Assurance of project controls systems within a major civil engineering project.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, construction management or a related field.
• Experience in dealing with multiple project stakeholders including design teams, quality, H&S, Project Controls, client, client advisors etc.
• Ability to deal with effectively and calmly with people and situations.
• Ability to deal confidently and manage conflict and disputes with key internal and external stakeholders in a constructive manner.
• Extensive experience in an estimation role in Water, Ports or Maritime and/or Tunneling and Rail infrastructure industries.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong client-focus and ability to work proactively with all types of stakeholders.
• Highly motivated and professional attitude.
• Adherence to port site safety regulations and standards.
• Contractual and legal acumen to interpret and negotiate terms pre-contract with clients and post with supply chain, supported by legal.
• Planning and programming techniques and processes; and
• Solid exposure to a commercial construction environment with multi-disciplinary technical experience, acquired globally.
• Highly desirable is experience with large-scale complex infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience in working within a project-oriented team
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-faceted major construction compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Preparedness to coordinate project and site meetings with tender teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ability to lead client & protect Ferrovial's interests through varying RIBA stages of a project(s), including identifying scope maturity & risks.
• To have strong awareness of the scope and importance of the following Technical Competencies being required, including:
• Knowledge of construction scheduling using Primavera P6 and Power BI.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts.
• Excellent knowledge on how to measure civil engineering works.

Benefits

• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance