Project Manager

Project Managers will be responsible for managing a varying backlog within a specified Geographical area - predominantly Major Modernization Projects or New Equipment Installation Projects. Responsible for all activities on the project, the field team and people on site ensuring that quality and safety standards are not compromised. Typically the Project Manager will be responsible for projects from point of booking through to financial completion, however, involvement with Sales upfront prior to booking is key with involvement dependent on the complexity of the project and the input required. The Project Manager is responsible for delivering an improved booked margin through driving field efficiency, cost control and procurement savings. Whilst managing team of site labor, safety is a fundamental element and is maintained through management and auditing to ensuring world-wide job safety standards are adhered to at all times. Projects must be delivered on time, within budget and in
accordance with the contract scope. Liaison will be required with the client design and management team, the Otis Group supply chain and vendors, suppliers, subcontractors and internal support functions.

The Project Manager is fully accountable for the overall financial result of each project and will be expected to regularly monitor and review progress against plan and where necessary take action to mitigate and overspends in costs. In terms of site programmes and labour resourcing, both short term and long term planning is essential

Responsibilities:

Ensure the 3 key absolutes of Safety, Ethics and Financial Control are maintained at all times.

Attend regular SIP review with Sales colleagues to ensure project understanding.

Validate bookings in a timely manner ensuring costs are maintained.

Complete weekly labour planning to manage resource levels effectively.

Ensure resources, materials and vendor works are ordered and delivered on time.

Submit Method Statements, Quality plans and Programmes through to approval

Regularly monitor and review progress against plan (both financial and project) and if necessary take action to mitigate delays and claims and bring the programme back on track.

Highlight any financial risk as soon as known.

Be the customer's focal point for all correspondence and meetings.

Record all significant site events following the company agreed instructions and processes, and with the relevant functional leads, ensure the terms of the contract are adhered at all times.

Identify opportunities for project efficiencies and variations to the contract.

Check key milestone dates for payment with credit control prior to releasing units for manufacture and handing units over to the customer.

Ensure billings and cash coverage is maximized throughout the project.

Submit variations in a timely manner and agree final accounts prior to closure.

Carry out monthly financial reviews on all projects highlighting both positive and negative re-estimates when known.

Complete and submit accurate monthly financial

Ensure snag free handovers are achieved and successful handover to Service.

Complete and submit Gap Analysis review on all projects over the current target efficiency.

Manage a team of engineers and tester.

Work closely with both Sales and Service in delivering the customer expectations

Ensure adherence to all Company Policies and Procedures.

Be fully conversant and compliant with all Environmental Health and Safety procedures.

Complete quarterly ethics module as advised by Ethics & Compliance Officer (ECO)

Fully comply with all Quality, Environmental Health and Safety directives including but not limited to PPE, Accident Reporting, Cardinal Rules, Risk Assessment Method Statement (RAMS).

Apply today to join us and build what's next!

Liftec Express is a group of core specialist businesses which focus on the supply, installation, maintenance, repair and modernisation of all types of lift equipment in commercial and residential properties. We pride ourselves on delivering the benefits of a large organisation, whilst maintaining the flexibility and local delivery of a regional service provider. Our success and growth is the result of repeat business from a broad base of satisfied customers.

Liftec Express is an industry leader, capable of delivering a wide range of national services to both the public and private sector, offering high levels of support and customer care. Our positive can-do approach to customer requests makes us stand out in the industry and reinforces our desire to build long-term customer relationships. We believe the culture of dedication, professionalism and the desire to succeed is found in all of our people who in turn, are our assets that make things happen for our customers. We strive to be the best which means we set big goals, rise to achieve them, and win as a team.