Construction Manager

Job Description

Position Purpose / Summary

The Construction Manager an experienced and dynamic to oversee the implementation and management of Building Management Systems (BMS) and light current systems for mega construction projects. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of relevant experience, with a proven track record in managing large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Ensure a safe working environment on site for all employees, subcontractors, suppliers, Clients and visitors. Lead the achievement of company safety targets and zero tolerance of unsafe working practices and occurrences
• Develop and lead the project excution plan, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements
• Developing trust and managing the relationship with customers and ensuring a shared understanding of key issues between all parties is maintained, maintain customer relationships at the appropriate project management level
• Support project manager in the contractual requirements of the project to ensure Honeywell’s risk exposure is minimised and controlled through timely responses and internal escalation. Make sure that contracual obligation are delivered on time.
• Own the project site schedule and ensure timely delivery in terms of cost, specifications, and client satisfaction.
• Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams including engineers, technicians, and subcontractors. Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Implement the company QA/QC procedures and ensure works meet quality standards and specifications.
• Assess project progress, productivity, performance and implement action for improvement pre-emptively.
• Work with the planning team to develop detailed and accurate work schedules, daily and weekly metrics and reporting data.
• Prepare project reports including progress, performance, EVM, forecast, risks and mitigation plan.
• Ensure the keeping of accurate and up-to-date daily records of site progress and key issues through site diaries.
• Provide input on all VO’s and contractual claims ensuring that the construction-related substantiation in notifications and follow-up is clearly defined, accurate and demonstrable.
• Follow up and track all Retention and Defects Liability Period punch-lists/snags to ensure close out of work packages and release of retention monies.
• Direct the day to day operations of the project teams.
• Define all subcontract /supply requirements and work with Supply Chain to ensure all subcontractor/supplier contracts and orders are appropriate for the project from a scope/cost and risk viewpoint. Lead or participate in negotiations as necessary
  
  

Skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proactively developing customer relationships; making efforts to listen and to understand the customer (both internal and external); anticipating and providing solutions to customer needs; giving high priority to customer satisfaction.
• Committing to an action after developing alternative courses of action that are based on logical assumptions and factual information and that take into consideration resources, constraints, and organisational values.
• Using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to inspire and guide individuals (direct reports, peers, and senior managers) toward goal achievement; modifying behaviour to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved.
• Establishing a course of action for self and others to accomplish a specific goal; planning proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources.
• Maximising the team’s ability to meet business goals and objectives by clarifying performance expectations; effectively delegating responsibility; providing support, feedback and coaching to achieve performance goals; evaluating and taking accountability for work group performance.
• Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping abreast of current developments and trends in area of expertise.
• Being aware of conditions that affect employee safety.
• Effectively meeting customer needs; building productive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  
  

Qualifications/ Experience/ Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-10 years total experience in project management and consraction MEP mega projects, for BMS, electrical, or low-voltage systems projects
• MBA, PMP, PRINCE2, and/or similar project management certification is a must.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in French is an advantage.
• Proficient in project management methodologies, tools, and software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6) and other relevant applications.
• Demonstrated experience in safety and safety management on large commercial and infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated project experience involving the integration of multiple technologies preferably in technology systems for applications such as correctional facilities, building management technology, information technology or network solutions
• Capacity to deliver against multiple and competing objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrable customer relation skills
• Proven commercial/contractual acumen
• Excellent computer, written and oral communication and negotiation skills.
• Able to work cooperatively and provide technical direction in a team environment
• The ability to work under pressure
  
  

About Us

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.