Construction Site Manager

As Construction Project Manager you will be expected to contribute independently the tasks below. This means as a Construction Project Manager you demonstrate a high familiarity with the subject matter and can produce these deliverables with little guidance from senior team members. Construction managers are also able to validate and oversee deliverables produced by Site Supervisors. It is expected that a construction manager can manage multiple projects at times.

As the Construction Manager you are expected to take total responsibility for the effective management of all site-based activities throughout the construction and defects phases of a project (or projects) including the management of Safety, Environmental, Programme, Quality, Materials Handling and Overall Site Coordination Activities.

The role requires coordinating thought and leadership skills to encourage maximum contributions of all participants in the project and focus these to maximise outcomes for all stakeholders.

• Manage site safety in accordance with JLL's certified safety system and legislative requirements.
• Manage site environmental matters in accordance with JLL's certified environmental management system and legislative requirements.
• Ensure programmed dates for all construction and defect rectification activities are achieved.
• Manage the quality of the final product produced by trade contractors.
• Manage the coordination of all site activities including materials handling, trade contractors and suppliers.
• Manage Industrial Relations on site and engage with Unions and Union representatives in a professional manner.
• Assist project team in analysing buildability issues in respect to design development.
• Participate in the establishment a detailed overall project programme that sets clear milestones and objectives to ensure successful project delivery.
• Assist in the preparation of PCG (Project Control Group) reports and attend PCG meetings as required.
• Chair weekly project site meetings as required.
• Ensure timely issuance of meeting minutes and agendas for meetings chaired.
• Participate in Request for Proposal preparation, scope writing and tendering, as required.
• Participate in value engineering, buildability analysis, and assist in critically reviewing the design and documentation to minimize risk and maximize outcomes as required.
• Providing commentary on variations as required.
• Implementing and maintaining JLL Health Safety and Environmental systems and take responsibility for areas under your direction.
• Ensure attention to details on all deliverables and the overall quality of final products positively represents JLL.
• Participate in the development and maintain Safety and Environmental Plans for the project.
• Coordinate and manage the timely close out of all defects.
• Maintain site records as per JLL's management systems and legislative requirements.
• Be the leader of Safety on site and manage compliance with Occupational Health & Safety legislation, codes of practice and site-specific requirements.
• Develop and lead consultative arrangements on site.

A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT

• Within each project, ensure an effective on-site organisation structure for reporting, communication and working procedures, inclusive of sub-contractors.
• Take a proactive role in assisting the Project Manager to deliver successful projects.
• Represent the client's best interests from inception to completion of the project.
• Maintain a positive client relationship.
• Work with the project team to achieve the best possible performance from all members.
• Represent and promote the company throughout the project.
• Accurate and timely project reporting.
• Ensure repeat business from existing clients.
• Implement an appropriate quality control system on site.
• Strive to always achieve zero incidents on site.
• Ensure all incidents and Near Misses are reported in line with JLL's requirements.
• Be an active participate in lessons learnt workshops.
• Utilise JLL technology including DoneSafe, AdaptiveWork, Jaggaer, Project Toolkit.

BUSINESS OUTCOMES

• Develop relationships with other business lines with JLL.
• Where possible introduce opportunities to other business lines within Jones Lang LaSalle.
• Develop relationships with existing clients to increase the profile and exposure of Jones Lang LaSalle.
• Assist in the development of quality templates for use by others using Project Toolkit.
• Assist in external industry award nominations to promote the business within industry.

LEADERSHIP

• Assist in maintaining an environment where all team members, including contractors, are encouraged to contribute.
• Set objectives and measurable goals and remain motivated to achieve them.
• Act as a leadership role model for JLL by always embracing JLL's Values, these being Teamwork, Ethics & Excellence.
• Share knowledge and participate in feedback sessions where possible.

PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS

• Set stretch targets for self, and rigorously monitor and manage individual performance.
• Develop and monitor plans for team operations
• Seek advice and collaborate with other senior staff in exploring solutions to problems and areas of risk that arise.
• Delegate to others in the team in a logical and effective manner that empowers positive contribution.
• Be prepared to make tough decisions that resolve problems or improve operations.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

• Promote open, constructive, and collaborative relations with superiors, subordinates, peers, and clients.
• Gain respect of JLL people, clients, and where appropriate with the broader business community.

COMMUNICATION

• Regularly communicate plans and performance in a clear and motivational manner to members of the team.
• Maintain positive lines of communication with clients and other stakeholders.
• Listen effectively and communicates through actions and example.
• Analyse completed projects to promote successes and lessons learnt, including case studies to the greater business.
• Confidently manage project construction and defect close out activities.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Microsoft Project systems.
• Understand the legal environment for each project in respect of planning, commercial aspects and delivery constraints.
• Be able to critically review project drawings for buildability of the documented design.
• Understand our obligations for complying with ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001 and Environmental Health and Safety legislation generally.
• Assist in maintaining accreditations where applicable.
• Ability to assess clients' basic needs and project constraints.
• Have a detailed understanding of Industrial Relations obligations and rights as they relate to construction sites.
• Ability to coordinate and manage a site workforce of more than 100 workers.
• Trade qualification in building related discipline and at least 8 years of experience or a combination of formal education and at least 12 years of experience in related field.