contracts manager jobs
Reporting to a Construction Manager or Director, contracts managers are usually responsible for more than one contract at any given time but may just take responsibility for one large project. Often a contracts manager job will include involvement in securing the business at the outset.
Those in contracts manager jobs will typically liaise closely with the “client” and also all the design team to ensure the project is progressing according to the plans, timescales and budget. Projects may range from housing regeneration right through to commercial property development.
Contracts manager jobs in the construction industry
Contracts managers will have previously worked in a site manager capacity and therefore it's a logical step up for them to support the site manager with regards to the management of sub-contractors and also providing advice the site team about health and safety.
An understanding of technical building requirements is required and an excelent understanding of the contracting process including planning and payment terms is essential in all contracts manager jobs.
Business acumen needed for contracts management jobs
To succeed in contracts management jobs, you will need solid managerial experience with good all round skills and an excellent communicator as the role is client facing and you will need to liaise with a wide range of project operatives.
Commercial awareness is seen as a prerequisite in this discipline and professional development is available through organisations such as the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) who offer a range of courses relevent to the position.
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