Rob R

Senior Contracts Manager

Jan 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 9 mos

As a Senior Contracts Manager / Project Manager at GDL Drylining Ltd, I am responsible for managing multiple construction projects with a combined value of approximately £24 million, overseeing the full project lifecycle from pre-construction and procurement through to completion and handover. My role involves managing all aspects of project delivery, ensuring programmes, costs, health and safety, procurement, quality and commercial performance are effectively controlled throughout each project. I work closely with main contractors, developers, clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with contractual requirements. A key part of my role is programme management. I develop, review and update construction programmes using Microsoft Project and Excel, monitor progress against agreed milestones, identify potential delays and coordinate with project teams to develop recovery strategies where required. I also produce look-ahead programmes, progress trackers and other project controls to provide clear visibility of project status. I am responsible for monitoring project costs and commercial performance, including forecasting, variations, procurement, valuations, payment applications, subcontractor accounts and cost reporting. I work closely with commercial teams to identify financial risks, manage changes and maintain control of project expenditure. My procurement and buying responsibilities include reviewing project requirements, obtaining quotations, negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors, placing orders and ensuring materials and services are available in line with the construction programme. I also have responsibility for health and safety coordination, working with site management and H&S teams to ensure appropriate procedures, RAMS, inspections, toolbox talks and site controls are implemented and maintained. In addition to project delivery, I oversee quality a

Preconstruction Manager

May 2022 - Jan 2024 • 1 yr 8 mos

Responsible for managing the preconstruction phase of development projects, coordinating the transition from initial concept and design through to construction. - Managing preconstruction programmes and project deliverables. - Reviewing drawings, specifications and scopes of work. - Coordinating architects, consultants, contractors and suppliers. - Obtaining and reviewing subcontractor and supplier quotations. - Assisting with cost planning, procurement and project budgets. - Identifying design, programme and construction risks. - Coordinating buildability reviews and construction methodologies. - Preparing tender and procurement packages. - Managing design development and technical queries. - Supporting project mobilisation and handover to construction teams. - Ensuring projects were sufficiently developed and coordinated before construction commenced.

Project Manager

Dec 2018 - May 2022 • 3 yrs 5 mos

Managed construction projects from initial planning through to completion, coordinating site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and clients. - Developing and managing construction programmes. - Monitoring project progress against key milestones. - Managing subcontractors and site resources. - Coordinating procurement and material requirements. - Monitoring project costs and commercial performance. - Managing client and consultant relationships. - Coordinating drawings, design information and technical queries. - Managing health & safety and site compliance. - Overseeing quality control and snagging. - Producing project reports and progress updates. - Identifying and resolving programme and construction issues. - Managing project handover and completion.