Contracts Manager
Sisk
- Sligo
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and manage the contract programme, often in collaboration with the Estimating team during tender stage.
- Instruct the QS on all major preliminary expenditure including plant, accommodation, and temporary works.
- Chair project start-up and production meetings, supporting resource allocation alongside the Regional Director.
- Oversee the subcontract buying schedule in partnership with the QS.
- Notify statutory authorities and stakeholders of site commencement.
- Draft preliminary site logistics and temporary works registers, integrating initial Health & Safety considerations.
- Attend Design Team Progress Meetings, providing updates and technical input.
- Lead the preparation of project programmes, method statements, and contract submissions.
- Project Execution Planning (PEP)
- Risk management
- Commercial performance
- HSEQS compliance
- Stakeholder engagement
- Design management
- Project administration and close-out.
- Ensure the project team and supply chain possess the required competencies to meet HSEQS requirements.
- Monitor overall site progress against programme, liaising with subcontractors and Site Management.
- Review buildability and explore commercial or programme improvements where possible.
- Protect Sisk’s contractual position through timely correspondence, notices, and documentation.
- Oversee site presentation and promote the company’s image through professional site management.
- Manage project information flows, document control, and scheduling.
- Manage consultant and subcontractor design coordination including BIM delivery as contractually required.
- Implement and maintain the Project Execution Plan (PEP), with special focus on HSE and Quality compliance.
- Prepare and deliver accurate Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and monthly project reports.
- Drive timely achievement of Practical Completion and ensure proactive issue resolution onsite.
- Lead subcontractor selection, progress meetings, pre-order meetings, and performance monitoring.
- Oversee the work of the Quantity Surveyor (QS) and Site Manager (SM).
- Manage subcontractor performance and site productivity to ensure project milestones are achieved.
- Review and approve expenditure, subcontractor appointments, commercial reports, and financial control measures
- Lead defect management and ensure timely completion of the Certificate of Making Good Defects.
- Instruct QS in loss and expense applications and support Final Account preparations.
- Oversee final commissioning, client handover, and aftercare services.
- Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned into future project delivery.
- Conduct Performance Development Plans (PDPs) with direct reports to foster individual growth and development.
- Significant experience in commercial systems management or estimating support within construction
- Knowledge of estimating software such as Conquest, CostX or similar
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to prepare accurate contractual correspondence and reports under tight timelines
- Knowledge of design and build processes and delivery planning for multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong IT literacy and systems capability
- Analytical and numerate with attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and ability to support non-technical users
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Familiarity with procurement and contract management systems
- Exposure to tender preparation, risk management and cost control processes
- Degree or equivalent in Construction, Engineering, Business Systems or related discipline
- Knowledge of commercial and estimating processes within construction
- Experience with database management or reporting tools
- Training in project controls or commercial systems implementation
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