Construction Site Manager

Background:

Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Construction Site Manager

Location: Cavan (Initial location until project completion)

Duration:Permanent

Overview of the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and safety conscious individual who will take responsibility for the commercial and technical management of our projects on site. Sites will be in the west, midlands and north west regions (depending on current projects). Oversee all onsite activities ensuring all tasks are completed in the safest way possible within specification, on time and on budget to the highest quality standards and in line with the VMR (Veolia Minimum Requirement) . Additionally the site manager will be required to fulfil the following roles as part of their duties on smaller sites.

• First Aider

• Temporary works supervisor/coordinator

Day to Day of the Role: 

• Plan and manage and monitor the construction work while promoting and maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management

• Familiarisation with the design documentation, project programme and construction methodologies for the assigned project

• Set persons to work manage and coordinate activities inline with the Veolia Minimum Requirements toolkit standard

• Ensure all plant equipment are fit for purpose and inspected as required

• Review of all third party RAMS / SSOW and production of methodology sequencing to ensure alignment with the VMR tool kit

• Demonstrate, promote and acknowledge positive behaviours to develop a proactive safety culture on site

• Identify and prevent unsafe behaviours, defects 

• Investigate events inline with Veolia and clients policies in the event of an incident on site

• Coordinate all activities on site to ensure smooth interactions and avoid conflicts 

• Communicate daily briefing with all supervisors, employees and contractors

• Report on programme progress identifying risks and opportunities to project completion. Provide a 3 week look ahead to the client and their representatives on a weekly basis

• Develop and maintain a quality log for each subcontractor and ensure all defects are resolved in a timely and effective manner

• Carry out site H&S inspections/audits as required by VMR 

• Ensure everyone working on site has received a site specific induction and that all competencies are checked and recorded in the site training matrix.

• Ensure all PSCS duties are being fulfilled on site

• Managing Subcontractor performance on site and escalating issues to the project manager

• Optimise workflows where possible to reduce project programme

• Demonstrate commercial awareness and play a role in resolving disputes & claims

• Ensure ongoing compliance with the following during construction phase

• Environmental Plan / Waste Management Plan / Construction H&S Plan / Emergency Plan / Project Schedule

Required skills for this role:

• 3rd level qualification in Construction Management or equivalent level of experience

• 3 years’ + experience working in multi-discipline site based project

• 3 years+ construction experience preferably in trades/supervision role

• Experience in the water/wastewater industry desirable

• Experience of projects with substantial pipework and structural/access metalwork

• Knowledge of the water industry and related construction methodology, equipment and processes (Desirable)

• Manage a multi disciplinary site team consisting of various trades and subcontractors

• Lead by example on H&S and empower all on site to ensure that all work is carried out safely 

• Proactive and professional communication style

• Strong relationship building management skills

• Strong organisational and planning skills

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

• The ability to lead, manage and proactively participate in project teams

• Strong problem-solving skills

• The ability to gather information and consult with the correct team members to resolve problems as they arise

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