Contracts Manager

Are you a Contracts Manager looking to develop your career in a within a multi-discipline design engineering office?

We have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Contracts Manager Engineer to join our growing team in the Benelux. This will role with provide excellent opportunities for career advancement within the department working on projects within the Pharma, Life Sciences, Mission Critical and Food & Beverage sectors.

Who we are

PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 3,600+ people.  We are world leaders in the pharma, food, medtech and mission critical sectors. From our network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US, we work with the world's leading organisations. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centred around our people, our clients and trade partners.

Safety

• First Priority is the Safety & Health of all persons working on or visiting the site.
• Actively promote compliance with the Construction Safety & Health Plan and Environmental Management plans.
• Intervene directly if any unsafe situations or practices are observed.
• Interact with and coach the workforce in the application of best safety practices.
• Complete a minimum of five SOR’s and three SPA audits each week.
• Participate in the weekly safety audits as require by the rota.
• Participate in the weekly safety meeting.
• In conjunction with the Construction Superintendent and EHS team, review contractors’ method statements, SPAs, permit applications and provide feedback to ensure all risks have been assessed and appropriate control measures have been put in place to execute the works safely.
• Participate in weekly Safety/Co-ordination meetings.
• Ensure work is coordinate with the commissioning team during the turnover phase.

Scope

• Be fully familiar with the contract scope, technical documentation package, contract price details and fabrication/supply/construction programme.

Coordination

• Monitor the day-to-day site activities of the Contractors, to ensure they complete their contracts in terms of safety, quality, schedule, cost and documentation.
• Be fully informed on planned activities, work methods and resources.
• Run and minute the contractor weekly meeting. Review and reply where necessary to contractor weekly reports.
• Participate in 4-week lookahead meeting and ensure contractors planned work is fully communicate and coordinated with others.
• Work closely with other CMT personnel to ensure that interfaces between contractors (co-activity) are well coordinated and that all stakeholders are fully informed.
• Participate in morning planning meeting at workface (‘Whiteboard meetings’).
• Participate in the weekly Coordination Meeting.

Quality

• Monitor the implementation of the Contractors’ Quality plan; carry out daily inspections of the works to ensure the required standards are achieved; witness any tests or inspections required under the Inspection and Test Plan.
• Keep the CM & QA/QC manager informed on all quality matters; advise QA/QC manager of any potential deviations from the IFC documentation and ensure that only approved changes are implemented.
• Track and review all contractors’ technical RFI’s, submittals, purchases etc and refer to QA/QC manager or Field Engineering team for input / resolution / approvals.
• Ensure First of Kind (FOK) register is in place and the FOK are approved.
• Ensure Sample List is in place and all required samples are approved.
• Complete a minimum of one specific inspection daily and record in the QIR report.
• Liaise with Construction Superintendent and material Controller on free-issue Equipment deliveries, receipt and inspections.
• Participate in system walkdowns, punch-list management, construction close-out and turnover of systems to client and/or the C&Q team.
• Review contractors' red-line mark-ups for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain all documentation Project filing requirements.
• Ensure construction IFC’s are Red-Lined showing progress achieved and accuracy of installation.
• Expedite the close out of punchlists.

Commercial

• Be familiar with the contents of the contract, pricing agreement and scope of work.
• Advise Construction Superintendent and Contracts Manager in relation to any field variations, scope changes or potential additional costs.
• Ensure that any correspondence received from contractors which may have a contractual significance (e.g. cost, quality, and schedule) are copied to the Construction Manager, Area Owner and Contracts Manager.
• Review any claims, extra costs against the contract scope and advise the contract administrator for the package.
• Track the contractor manpower loading, sequence of working, coordination plan to determine if the contract is working efficiently on the contract and provide feedback to the contract administrator.

• Bachelor or Master degree or exceptionally strong trades' background
• At least twenty years' experience in the Construction Services sector
• Experience in the Life Sciences and/or Mission Critical sectors essential
• Experience of managing large construction packages essential
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of Dutch, French and English

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy. Click here to read more in our Corporate Responsibility Health, Safety & Wellbeing Report 2022.

D&I

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

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