facade project manager

Job Description

Project Management Responsibilities

Project Handover from Estimating
– Review architectural drawings for potential build sequence and detailing issues.
– Ensure specifications have been fully adhered to during estimating, including any exclusions.
– Verify that estimations align with building regulations.
– Develop a project program encompassing design, procurement, and manufacturing durations.

Design Period
– Periodically assess design development drawings for possible build sequence and detailing issues.
– Review design development drawings to propose cost–efficient design solutions.
– Validate structural design calculations for specific quality assurance (QA) items to be included within the project Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).
– Establish the project ITP and QA documentation.

Procurement Period
– Identify longer lead items and expedite approval from the design team within required lead–in times.
– Monitor the timescale for placing orders leading up to the commencement date.
– Conduct cursory checks on material schedules for anomalies.
– Periodically monitor fabrication timescales for both company and supplier materials to ensure adherence to agreed delivery dates.
– Coordinate with suppliers regarding company and site logistical requirements.
– Collaborate with hire companies to organize project access requirements.
– Review the project installation program and update it in accordance with the agreed install sequence.

Installation Period
– Based on project design and site conditions, develop method statements and risk assessments for proposed methods.
– Ensure all on–site work complies with safe working practices and current Health and Safety legislation, while remaining vigilant for change or potential hazards with risk assessments in place.
– Monitor project progress versus program on a weekly basis to ensure completion on time, within budget, and to the required quality standard.
– Maintain alignment with the agreed site visitation program with Site Managers, ensuring prompt reporting of contract variations.
– Coordinate and manage the site team to implement Health and Safety, quality, program, and cost controls.
– Ensure timely response to project correspondence and contractual obligations.
– Maintain regular communication with client teams to uphold customer satisfaction through collaboration.
– Verify completion of site documentation by the installation team.
– Provide relevant site information and paperwork to the appropriate department.
– Prepare and distribute weekly progress reports to clients and company management.
– Regularly report project progress and Health & Safety matters to the Contracts Manager.
– Ensure compliance with accident/incident procedures, including proper documentation.
– Coordinate with Quantity Surveyors on final accounts, subcontract orders, interim valuations, and variations.
– Ensure installations adhere to System Company procedures and working drawings.
– Coordinate the installation of all specialist bought–in items (e.g., automatic doors, silicone applicators) with the main contractor, resolving all attendances.
– Conduct inspections in line with the QA plan to ensure a high–quality installation and finished product.

Post–Installation
– Review as–built details, products, and information against construction issue drawings, reporting any changes to the O&M coordinator.
– Compare final account figures against the cost plan and report findings.
– Review the entire project to identify any inefficiencies that may inform the development of company services.