Project Services Manager

Key Aims and Objectives:

Provide clear definition of the objectives of Project Services within the company and in the interfaces with clients.

Ensure that Project Services techniques and practices within the company are compatible with specific types of contract work - in particular the differing demands of separate business streams - and that staff are trained adequately in these differences.

To read, understand and implement the Company Safety Policy and the arrangements described in the Company and area Safety Management System documents in relation to the the Project Services function.

Prime Responsibilities & Duties:

Implement Planning techniques on the project which address the above objectives.

Ensure that all techniques are supported by adequate computerised systems which are designed and applied in an efficient and user-friendly fashion.

Ensure that all job requirements, techniques and systems are properly documented in terms of Job Descriptions, Departmental Procedures and User Manuals.

Ensure that all Project Services disciplines are aligned with company procedures.

Ensure efficient interfaces with Planning, Cost Estimating, Cost Control and Document Control functions and maintain good communications with these related Departments.

Carry out regular reviews of Project Services practices/quality on all projects to ensure that objectives are being met.

Carry out/assist with periodic risk analysis of the schedule if required.

Assist with assigning of qualified, experienced and competent Project Controls staff across the project.

Carry out periodic appraisals of staff performance and discuss/agree individual development plans in order to provide and safeguard the future company Project Services staffing needs.

Endeavor to achieve a sensible and practical balance of permanent and agency staff levels compatible with the above requirements.

Contribute as necessary to Corporate development in order to enhance the overall performance of the Company.

Contribute as necessary to general Project Services objectives and co-operate as required with the other Project Services disciplines.