Construction Operations Manager

Oxford, Oxfordshire
Laboris Solutions Ltd

Construction Operations Manager

Oxfordshire

70-90,000 p.a.

Laboris Solutions are pleased to be working with a building contractor in the Oxfordshire area who have expansion plans. My client currently turnover 3m p/a and are looking to double this within the next 12 months with further plans to grow past the 10m mark in years to come. This would suit a competent Project or Contracts Manager within the Construction industry who is proactive and wants to work on a variety of bespoke projects.

What will I be doing?

As Construction Operations Manager you will take lead responsibility for large high value projects, directing and managing multi-disciplinary project teams, proactively working with Pre-Construction throughout the bid stage and, following bid handover, provide exemplary leadership and direction to the project team throughout the delivery and post completion phase of the projects.

The role involves taking responsibility for planning and coordinating overall project strategy and managing performance of the projects across all disciplines to meet or exceed the contractual obligations, projected profit margins and other project KPIs. You will work very closely with the Director and be capable of effective decision making and directing the project to achieve the highest standards of performance. Your project related decisions must be in the best interests of Business.

Project Management

• Implement high level strategy to direct the course of the project, or projects.
• Manage multiple projects and / or phases concurrently, as required, ensuring priorities and time are managed effectively.
• Liaise with the wider management team to consider strategic impact on the business, ensuring project objectives are meeting those of the business plan.
• Provide effective leadership and management to Project Managers to achieve effective project delivery, setting and maintaining a culture of professionalism across the projects.
• To manage projects concurrently during the period of pre-construction, delivery, and post completion.
• Continually review and implement project strategy by making necessary interventions, reducing complexity, and improving efficiencies in the operational delivery of the project.
• Provide comprehensive external and internal reporting to meet contractual obligations and internal process.

Is this role right for you?

You will be responsible for establishing a constructive project culture, a clear strategy with targets to drive momentum. As a primary role you will be responsible for setting the standard to your colleagues within the business.

In addition to a broad construction knowledge and project management experience, your essential skills must be in the effective management of people, delivery of strategic project objectives, forward planning, effective programming, and accurate reporting of progress.