CNS Project Manager

CNS Project Manager (Construction)
Position - Full Time, Permanent 
Location- London, Central London, United Kingdom

Job Description:
Our Client is a leading building management company, with over 15 years experience in this industry. They craft solutions that allow some of the biggest building projects in the country to provide comfort and safety to anyone who steps inside. Additionally, they deliver call-out and site-based services for blue chip clients and facilities companies. Their strong reputation in the industry is known for quality, attention to detail, flexibility and transparency.

The Converged Network System (CNS)/ELV Project Manager will be the project lead for all ELV disciplines (Structured Cabling, Secondary Containment, Active Networking & UPS systems, Audio Visual, Security – CCTV – Access Control – Video Intercom, DAS, FIRS etc) on large ELV projects with a combined value circa £3m in value; reporting to the Operations Manager or the Senior Project Manager for each and every ELV project engaged upon.

What you will be doing in addition:

• To be the Direct Line Manager for the project’s ELV Delivery Manager and to work closely with him/her and any appointed ELV sub contractor senior management teams to ensure a harmonious delivery of the respective ELV packages at all stages through the construction phase.
• To work in conjunction with the ELV Delivery Manager, the Operations Manager and Commercial Manager on each respective project to receive major ELV project handovers from the sales team and to lead on generating the following documents to establish a strong management process on each respective project:
  • An Internal project programme in association with the Programme Specialist and the contract issued project programme.
  • Cost schedules & cost report tracking documents for each of the ELV disciplines on the project.
  • Sub-Contract Enquiry packs for each of the intended outsourced ELV package disciplines (in conjunction with the Senior Operational and Commercial leads on each project).
  • H&S process alignment & conformance for all employees and sub-contractors across each of the ELV disciplines (H&S documents, policies and processes to be derived & supported by the H&S Manager).
  • Site progress/tracking & reporting mechanisms to align with main contractor guidelines & expectations.
  • A clear weekly/fortnightly “Look Ahead” schedule for work area availability, blockers, critical dates and action points - all listed per task.
• To attend site meetings as required with client teams, construction delivery teams and company representatives (internal or sub contract) in order to facilitate the expectations of the ELV Project Manager.
• To oversee the PCSA and/or Pre-Construction Design Phase process and ensure that the design team are providing a thorough, accurate and achievable design for the internal delivery team. Ensure that all cross trade design coordination activities have occurred or been agreed prior to the award of the specialist sub-contract packages or the commencement of works on site.
• To work closely with the Commercial Manager throughout the project to track changes, instructions and the commercial impacts of such changes.
• Generate variation quotations to support instructed changes, issue to the client and monitor the commercial position or risk for each instruction.
• Issue instructions downstream and work with the ELV Delivery Manager and Design Manager to ensure such instructed changes are clear and unambiguous with updated installation documents issued where required.
• Track all downstream variation quotes and manage those commercial situations accordingly with the Commercial Manager.
• Manage sub-contractor claims, disputes and reports of blockers while ensuring that our own upstream reports are fully aligned and substantiated.
• To track any project vesting, material movements or commercial impacts of such movements while reporting all variances to the Commercial Manager.
• Work with the Commercial Manager to issue monthly progress applications upstream for all ELV disciplines
• Monitor, measure and manage all ELV subcontractor applications through Payapps and provide the commercial team with all substantiation required for approvals or pay less notices.
• To ensure programme dates/deadlines are met and ensure all subcontractor documentation (weekly progress reports, red line drawings, test results & warranty certificates) are issued according to the sub contract terms.

What we are looking for:
Essential Requirements

• To be able to demonstrate at least 5 years experience of project managing data cabling, security, electrical packages or a combination of either packages within the construction industry.
• To be able to demonstrate both commercial and operational management experience across the projects delivered previously
• To be well organised, self motivated, a strategic thinker and a strong, well respected management lead.
• To be able to handle pressure when project programmes are squeezed.
• To be clear, articulate and able to communicate confidently with peers, clients and trade contract partners at all levels.
• To be able to track and report on project programmes & project costs.
• To accurately forecast (financially and operationally) to the Commercial & Operational Management Team, track project progress and make key decisions regarding resource levels on projects to ensure efficiencies in the company delivery team are maximised.
• Hold the following qualifications:
  • Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
  • A CSCS or ECS card
  • A PMP, PRINCE2 or other recognised Project Management Qualification

 Preferred but not Essential Requirements:

• Be London based or willing to travel into Central London on a daily basis.
• Hold an Asbestos Awareness certificate
• Hold a First Aid at Work certificate

Working Hours:  40 Hours on site per week as required (08:00 – 17:00; Monday to Friday, including Lunch breaks
Probation:           6-Months
Salary:                £60,000-00 per annum
Package:             £5,000-00 car allowance

•                 25 Days annual holiday entitlement
•                 Company Pension Scheme       
•                 All reasonable travel expenses (to and from work) covered
•                 Mobile Phone and Laptop issued for business use as required
•                 Training opportunities
•                 Excellent career progression opportunities
•                 Performance bonus (reviewed annually)
•                 Options for private healthcare packages 

For more information or send your CV/Resume, please contact our Service Delivery Manager,
Lucas Smyth at Lucas@icobus.com.