What are the responsibilities and job description for the OHL Construction Manager position at Vinci?
Job Title: Construction Manager
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Role purpose
The Construction Manager will be responsible for supporting the Business through tendering, planning & developing Overhead Line projects and day to day line management for all Lineworkers, ensuring the highest standards of health & safety, environmental and quality whilst ensuring productivity is achieved at all times.
The jobholder will be working in offices and visiting sites across the UK as required as part of an experienced team. Leading and developing Lineworker teams to ensure that the business requirements are executed and to provide technical support to the tendering team.
Responsibilities & Duties
Including but not limited to the following:
Manage operational resource requirements on day-to-day basis across all projects ensuring that there are sufficient resources and authorisations to support the business requirements
Review project requirements and centrally manage resources
Have a clear understanding of resource locations
Responsible for line management of all Lineworker employees
Assist in Human Resource management
Review and approve holiday requests in consultation with project teams
Ensure that all authorisations are relevant and in date
Review and assess competency
Develop and structure training requirements of new and existing employees
Attendance at site walkovers during tender stages
Review of tender documentation particularly in a technical capacity
Provide project programme and information for tendering
Conduct handovers to assist the project execution stage
Undertake role of Construction Manager on projects during peaks if required
Build and maintain positive relationships with team members and clients
Work as part of a team to ensure the safe, effective and efficient implementation of operations
Develop method statements and risk assessments
Promote Health & Safety across the business
Embed a positive culture and improve culture within Lineworkers across the business
Proactively identify areas for business improvement to improve safety and efficiency
Contribute to innovation within the business
Improve operational efficiencies
Review business risks and share with wider team
Carry out other duties as necessary
Person Specification
The jobholder will be responsible for the safety of themselves and colleagues, and act as ambassador for a strong safety culture within Omexom. This role can be challenging, and therefore the jobholder will be required to respond quickly to changing situations whilst maintaining a positive mindset. The jobholder must be a strong character and be able to manage effectively during times of conflict or confrontation. At Omexom we aim to provide the best possible service to our customers.
Qualifications and experience
The jobholder must have experience of working in the overhead line construction industry and possess a strong understanding of health, safety, environment and quality aspects and have a sound technical knowledge, as well as:
Experience, knowledge and application of the utilities/construction industry.
Experience in a similar role
Industry recognised Engineering or Safety qualification
Technical experience in Overhead Line construction methods and procedures
Experience of managing and developing people
Competencies
Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:
Flexibility to be able to travel to work locations across England
Full driving license
Ability to understand overhead line technical documentation
Sound knowledge of tender processes
Possess the ability to work in a time pressured environment
Be able to multitask
Must have strong communication skills
Ability to work under own initiative
Proficient in computer applications including MS Excel and Project
This is a flexible based role with frequent travel and overnight stays as required.
Values
In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:
Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.
Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.