Mechanical Construction Manager

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Mechanical Construction Manager
NRL Limited (Arabelle)
Hinkley Point C

Job Assignments, Measurements & Sphere of Influence

• Execution of the discipline works erection strategy as defined by the Overall Construction Manager.
• Creation of a detailed plan and sub schedule to ensure all works within the discipline are completed in accordance with the overall schedule;
• Preparation and pre checks to ensure all materials are available and all required tools and equipment are available;
• Liaise with Engineering on all engineering documentation required for site erection of the discipline work;
• Ensuring the highest quality of workmanship and adherence to the Site Quality Assurance Programme by the subcontractors and/or Self Performance of the discipline work;
• The management of the subcontractors and/or Self Performance appointed to install the works within the discipline to ensure that the works are completed on time and within budget;
• Actively manage all subordinate personnel, subcontractors and/or Self Performance erection resources to optimize the execution of the scope of the discipline works;
• Thorough investigation and taking remedial action within the scope of the discipline works of all variances, deviations, non-conformances, extra works, claims, non-budgeted costs, etc., and coordination with the Site Contracts Manager and other site management to eliminate or minimize the cost impact to GE;
• Maintaining all records of erection progress within the scope of the discipline works;
• Maintaining all quality records within the scope of the discipline works;
• Managing and maintaining the creation of as-built documentation within the scope of the discipline works;
• Managing and maintaining the turn-over packages for commissioning within the discipline works. Ensuring all defined packages within the discipline are ready for turnover to commissioning in accordance with the schedule;
• Coordination for access to all areas within the scope of the discipline works;
• Communicate directly with site management and engineering to resolve and / or clarify any technical issues;
• Coordination with the Overall Construction Manager and other discipline Construction Managers on all issues affecting the scope of the discipline works and interfaces with other works;
• Assist with and provide input to the Construction Monitoring System (CMS);
• Action to ensure all punch list open items are cleared and to support the commissioning team;
• Implementation within the discipline scope of works of AS EHS policy / site specific EHS plan and for providing subordinates with information about hazards, risks and elimination measures applicable to the site;
• Ensuring within the scope of the discipline works that subcontractors and/or Self Performance are in compliance with the EHS requirements at the site;
• Implementation of the necessary EHS procedures within the scope of the discipline works to include review of method statements, risk analysis, safety walks, toolbox talks, etc.
• Closely monitor all activities which could have deleterious effects on the environment;
• Action to ensure all subcontractors and/or Self Performance erection resources maintain all work areas in safe and clean condition and all installed materials are adequately preserved and protected;
• Control and approve timesheets of subordinate personnel and all Self Performance erection resources;
• Maintain a comprehensive and detailed logbook of all relevant events;
• Preparation and submittal of detailed construction reports to site management;
• Conduct assessments and reviews of subordinate personnel.

Key Performance Indicators

• Works within the discipline are completed in accordance with the schedule;
• All works within the discipline are completed in accordance with technical and QA/QC requirements;
• Cost variances are fairly and properly resolved, impact to AS is minimized;
• EHS targets are achieved;
• Information provided enables management to make optimum decisions.

Specific Functional / Technical Authority (Besides DoA)

• To define and receive infrastructure and resources to execute the discipline scope of works;
• To review and accept or reject any documentation for the discipline scope of works;
• To suspend work proceeding in a non-compliant or dangerous manner;
• To issue binding instructions or countermand subordinate instructions regarding the scope of works, however being cognizant of any cost and schedule impacts;
• To dismiss any subordinate personnel;
• To conduct assessments and appraisals for subordinate personnel.

Job Specifics

• Negotiation and presentation skills;
• Quick and optimal decision making;
• Active and positive in solving problems;
• Motivated, motivating and well-aimed promotion of ideas and concepts;
• Delegating, setting priorities and acting directly towards the target;
• Willing to take responsibility;
• “Big Picture” thinking but attention to details;
• Exhibits common sense, is respectful and loyal;
• Cost awareness, good feel for tradeoffs and compromises;
• Open-minded for change and new ideas;
• Goals oriented
• Undertake any other duty and responsibility as may be required by the Overall Construction Manager;
• Promote and champion “We Put Quality First” and EHS “All together”;
• Promote the interests and image of the company at all times;
• Adhere to AS Code of Ethics and Values.

Requirements:

Education & Trainings

Mandatory (MUST)
• University degree in mechanical engineering discipline (comparable with bachelor/master);
• Appropriate formal internal training in power plant construction and engineering;
• Appropriate training in leadership and management.

Professional Experience

Mandatory (MUST)
• Complete at least 2 full cycle of power plant construction projects of the discipline;
• Experience in site construction execution and managing of subcontractors;
• General knowledge of power plant systems;
• Thorough knowledge within the discipline;
• Commercial awareness.

Desirable (NICE TO HAVE)
• Multicultural – able to motivate to get the best out of people in different countries/cultures.

Language Skills

Mandatory (MUST)
• Proficient in English (oral & written)

Desirable (NICE TO HAVE)
• Any other languages.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.