AVDIEV REPORT. Position Description: Building and Construction

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Executive Management

BLD*01 Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer BLD*02 General Manager

BLD*03 State / Regional Manager

Construction Management – Head Office

BLD*04 Construction Director / Project Director BLD*04.5 Operations Manager

BLD*05 Construction Manager BLD*06 Chief Planner & Programmer

BLD*07 Cost Planning Manager / Senior Cost Planner BLD*08 Cost Planner / Quantity Surveyor

BLD*09 Commercial Manager BLD*09.5 Contracts Manager

BLD*10 Contract Administration Manager BLD*10.5 Senior Contract Administrator BLD*11 Contract Administrator

BLD*12 Assistant Contract Administrator BLD*13 Purchasing Manager

BLD*14 Purchasing Officer

BLD*15 Senior Services Manager / Senior Services Engineer BLD*15.1 Services Manager / Services Engineer

BLD*16 Building Graduate / Engineering Graduate BLD*16.5 Building Cadet / Engineering Cadet

Project Management – Site Management

BLD*17 Senior Project Manager BLD*18 Project Manager

BLD*19 Assistant Project Manager

BLD*20 Senior Site Manager / Senior Superintendent BLD*21 Site Manager / Superintendent /Supervisor BLD*22 Senior Project Engineer

BLD*22.3 Project Engineer BLD*22.5 Site Engineer BLD*22.7 Project Co-ordinator BLD*23 General Foreman BLD*24 Foreman

BLD*24.5 Safety Advisor / Safety Co-ordinator BLD*27 Project Administrator

BLD*27.5 Site Administrator

BLD*28 Site Planner & Programmer

Estimating

BLD*29 Estimating Manager BLD*30 Senior Estimator BLD*31 Estimator

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Miscellaneous

BLD*31.7 Head of Design

BLD*31.9 Senior Design Manager BLD*32 Design Manager BLD*32.3 Design Co-ordinator

BLD*32.5 BIM Manager / Co-ordinator BLD*33 Quality Assurance Manager BLD*34 Business Development Manager BLD*34.5 Bid Manager / Tender Manager BLD*34.7 Bid Co-ordinator / Tender Co-ordinator

BLD*34.9 Employee Relations / Industrial Relations Manager BLD*35 Health & Safety Manager

BLD*36 Environmental Manager

Residential

BLD*37 Head of Residential Construction BLD*38 Construction Area Manager BLD*39 Construction Supervisor BLD*40 Building Operations Manager BLD*47 Customer Service Manager

BLD*47.6 Customer Service Officer / Executive BLD*48 Sales Manager

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BLD*01 Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer

The Chief Executive Officer in a construction company. Ultimately responsible for the performance of all aspects of the business including:

− business development and company organisation

− construction activities and other operations

− finance and personnel

− negotiation of contracts

− industrial matters.

BLD*02 General Manager

Responsible for the overall day to day management of the organisation. Usually operates as second in charge to the Managing Director. Assists in policy formulation and oversees the company’s:

− construction activities and other operations

− contract negotiation and industrial matters

− finance, personnel, contract administration

− liaison with clients and consultants

− business development activities.

BLD*03 State / Regional Manager

Usually reports to the General Manager. Responsible for operations in a specific area of the group covering:

− development and implementation of strategies and budgets

− liaison with clients and government authorities

− industrial and safety matters

− personnel and administration

− overall supervision of construction activities.

BLD*04 Construction Director / Project Director

Responsible for the co-ordination and performance of all construction projects including:

− supervision of all project managers

− overall project planning, organisation and administration

− participating in or leading the bidding consortiums / joint ventures

− negotiating and communicating with clients and joint venture partners

− financial performance and budgeting

− personnel and industrial matters.

BLD*04.5 Operations Manager

Reports to a General Manager or other senior level executive. Responsible for managing the operations of construction projects including:

− managing the delivery of projects

− working with the project team on strategy, quality, safety programs and compliance

− managing labour resources

− monitoring and maintaining project schedules and targets

− reviewing contract documents with contracts manager / administration

− monitoring compliance with specifications and other relevant documents

− overseeing and mentoring junior staff

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BLD*05 Construction Manager

Leader of construction team (or at least one project), responsible for:

− project quality, performance and profit

− liaison with clients and consultants

− supervision of project managers

− assisting with tender proposals and contract negotiations

− liaison with in-house contract administration team.

BLD*06 Chief Planner and Programmer

Oversees all planning and programming functions in the organisation, including:

− overview of all construction activities and identifying milestones and bottlenecks

− developing plans and schedules to measure and monitor construction progress of projects

− determining workforce and materials requirements

− planning work sequences for individual projects and functions.

BLD*07 Cost Planning Manager / Senior Cost Planner

Reports to a senior executive in the organisation. Responsible for overseeing all cost planning functions including:

− prioritising and co-ordinating resources

− establishing and monitoring cost planning systems

− overseeing cost planning processes

− reporting on budget issues as required

− liaising with other company disciplines and overseeing provision of relevant services as required.

BLD*08 Cost Planner / Quantity Surveyor

Involved in design phase of projects, establishing cost effective solutions to the framework for on-going cost control, including:

− calculating costs for each stage of the project

− creating financial models for cost comparisons of design alternatives

− researching cost saving solutions

− monitoring design development to ensure budget compliance

− works closely with estimators, design managers and planners.

BLD*09 Commercial Manager

Responsible for the financial management of projects, business opportunities and bids and negotiating and agreeing contracts including:

− directing and controlling commercial and financial risk analysis, control and reporting

− participating in the development of new business and the selection of opportunities to be pursued or tenders to be priced or negotiated

− conducting a commercial review of all tenders and ensuring that risks are determined and costed

− conducting a commercial review of all head contract documentation and reporting residual risks and opportunities

− overseeing the development of appropriate pro-forma agreements for each project and instructing relevant staff in their use

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BLD*09.5 Contracts Manager

Responsible for managing all contracts including:

− writing, evaluating, negotiating and executing contracts

− ensuring legal and compliance standards are met

− conducting a review of all head contract documentation and reporting residual risks − overseeing the development of appropriate pro-forma agreements for each project and

instructing relevant staff in their use

− problem solving contract related issues internally and externally.

BLD*10 Contract Administration Manager

Reports to the Commercial Manager or another senior executive. Responsible for contract administration of projects including:

− preparing scope of work for subcontractors

− selection of subcontractors and procurement

− vetting and letting subcontracts

− administration of contracts

− preparing cost reports for senior management

− preparing and managing all contract claims and variations

− selecting and / or developing and managing computer systems.

BLD*10.5 Senior Contract Administrator

Reports to the Contract Administration Manager and is responsible for contract administration of a project. Has at least 10 years’ experience in contract administration. Duties include, at a senior level:

− preparation of budgets, variations, claims etc.

− negotiation with sub-contractors

− liaising with superiors regarding letting contracts

− administering progress payments.

BLD*11 Contract Administrator

Reports to the Contract Administration Manager or Senior Contract Administrator. Has less than 10 years’ experience and is responsible for contract administration of projects including:

BLD*12 Assistant Contract Administrator

Trainee in the field learning the skills of contract administration and assisting in:

BLD*13 Purchasing Manager

Responsible for the purchase of building materials and other supplies. Duties include:

− calling for tenders and prices from subcontractors and suppliers

− keeping code prices of reliable clients and letting contracts

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BLD*14 Purchasing Officer

Assists Purchasing Manager with relevant tasks, including:

− calling for tenders and prices from subcontractors

− maintaining prices codes and supplier lists

− liaising with estimating department.

BLD*15 Senior Services Manager / Senior Services Engineer

Provides support, advice and consulting services internally on technical services aspects of projects or tenders. Duties include:

− management of the services department

− evaluation of clients’ requirements

− preparation of estimates and costs plans for services work

− management of work executed by consultants.

BLD*15.1 Services Manager / Services Engineer

Reports to the Senior Services Manager, or in a small company, to the Construction Director or Project Manager. Provides support, advice and consulting services internally on technical services aspects of projects or tenders. Duties include:

− management of the services department

− evaluation of clients’ requirements

− preparation of estimates and costs plans for services work

− management of work executed by consultants.

BLD*16 Building Graduate / Engineering Graduate

Graduate in first or second year out in positions such as:

− assistant site manager

− planner

− contracts administrator

− estimator

− services co-ordinator / services administrator.

BLD*16 Building Graduate / Engineering Graduate

A cadet undertaking a degree in construction management, project management, engineering, design, quantity surveying / cost planning or related discipline while working in a building or

engineering related role. Assists and is mentored by a manager and undertakes duties as directed.

BLD*17 Senior Project Manager

Project manager usually with over 10 years’ experience or working on projects of $60m or more. May be responsible for one large or several smaller projects. Duties include:

− site organisation and staffing procedures

− time and quality control

− management of site team and sub-contractors

− supervision of industrial relations and safety

− liaison with contract administrators.

BLD*18 Project Manager

Project manager with generally between five and 10 years’ experience working on projects between $10m and $60m. Responsibilities include:

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BLD*19 Assistant Project Manager

Project manager with between two and five years’ experience working on smaller projects of around $10m and under. Responsibilities include:

BLD*20 Senior Site Manager / Senior Superintendent

Site manager with usually 10 or more years’ experience working on projects of $60m and over. In most organisations the site manager reports to the project manager, but their areas of

responsibility are generally the same and include:

BLD*21 Site Manager / Superintendent / Supervisor

Site manager generally with between five and 10 years’ experience working on projects from $10m to $60m. Duties and responsibilities include:

BLD*22 Senior Project Engineer

Project engineer with generally up to five years’ experience working on projects over $20m. Reports to a Project or Site Manager or more senior management. Duties and responsibilities can include:

− managing programmes and budgets within the scope of the role

− co-ordinating with senior managers on scope of works and scheduling

− preparing progress reports

− participating in managing and evaluating construction tenders

− monitoring and managing change of construction schedules

− reporting on-site inspections and quality management.

BLD*22.3 Project Engineer

Project engineer with under five years’ experience working on projects under $20m. Reports to a Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager. Duties and responsibilities can include:

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BLD*22.5 Site Engineer

Site engineer with under five years’ experience working on projects under $20m. Reports to a Senior Site Engineer or Project Manager. Duties and responsibilities can include:

− reporting on-site inspections and quality management.

BLD*22.7 Project Co-ordinator

Project Co-ordinator with generally under five years’ experience working on projects under $20m. Reports to a Project or Site Manager. Duties and responsibilities can include assisting with:

− client and sub-contractor liaison

− review of drawings against site conditions

− review of scope of works, program and budget of the project

− co-ordinating design related issues

− assembling, assessing and letting of trade packages

− co-ordinating site activities

− liaising with contract administrators.

BLD*23 General Foreman

Foreman with five years or more experience. Works under the Project Manager and / or Site Manager. Responsible for day to day running of projects at this level including:

− supervision of on-site staff and sub-contractors

− keeps site diary, attends site meetings, checks all work

− assists in valuing claims and variations.

BLD*24 Foreman

Foreman generally with five years or more experience. Duties and responsibilities include the day to day running of projects but the Foreman is answerable to the General Foreman and has less personal responsibility. Duties and responsibilities include:

− supervision of on-site staff and sub-contractors

− keeps site diary, attends site meetings, checks all work

− assists in valuing claims and variations.

BLD*24.5 Safety Advisor / Safety Co-ordinator

Reports to the Health and Safety Manager or another senior executive. Less than five years’ experience. Responsible for assisting and administering the H & S program for a project / site including:

− establishing and promoting maintenance of safe and healthy working conditions

− recommending measures to reduce or eliminate industrial accidents and health hazards

− formulating health and safety policies

− devising and co-ordinating health and safety programmes.

BLD*27 Project Administrator

Project administrator with under five years’ experience. Reports to more senior administrators. Duties and responsibilities can include

:

− assisting senior colleagues on major projects

− maintenance of site records and drawing register

− monitoring site progress and ordering site materials

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BLD*27.5 Site Administrator

Site administrator with under five years’ experience. Reports to more senior administrators. Duties and responsibilities can include

:

− assisting senior colleagues on major projects

− maintenance of site records and drawing register

− monitoring site progress and ordering site materials

− measurement of work for claims and variations.

BLD*28 Site Planner & Programmer

Responsible for programmes and schedules for all materials, plant and equipment, trades people and consultants as they relate to a project. Duties may include:

− development of construction programmes for site co-ordination

− development of computerised planning techniques.

BLD*29 Estimating Manager

Manages estimating department and all estimators. Duties include:

− preparation of tender submissions

− overseeing cost planning

− input into design proposals

− liaison with construction staff, contract administrators, consultants and sub-contractors.

BLD*30 Senior Estimator

Estimator with over 10 years’ experience. Responsible for major work within the estimating department:

− arranging pre-site tender visits

− liaising with project managers, contract administrators, consultants, etc.

− preparing cost estimates and tenders.

BLD*31 Estimator

Estimators at this level would have between five and 10 years’ experience. Duties include:

− arranging pre-site tender visits

− liaising with project managers, contract administrators, consultants, etc.

− preparing cost estimates and tenders.

BLD*31.7 Head of Design

Head of design section or head architect / discipline leader within a construction or design & construction company. Responsible for design quality and buildability of a project, including:

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liaising with clients and preparing client design briefs as required

− preparing and issuing design briefs to design consultants in a design / construct project

− managing and liaising with design consultants

BLD*31.9 Senior Design Manager

Manager of design section or senior architect / discipline leader within a construction or design & construction company. May report to the Head of Design in larger organisations. Responsible for design quality and buildability of a project, including:

− liaising with clients and preparing client design briefs as required

− managing and liaising with design consultants

− liaising with in-house estimators, cost planners, and programmers

− co-ordinating the preparation of design and documentation, including BIM, CAD and other software systems and packages.

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BLD*32 Design Manager

Design Manager or architect within a construction or design & construction company. May report to a Senior Design Manager in larger organisations. Depending on seniority may be wholly or partly responsible for design quality and buildability of a project, including:

− liaising with clients and preparing client design briefs as required

− managing and liaising with consultants

− co-ordinating the preparation of design and documentation, including BIM, CAD and other software systems and packages.

BLD*32.3 Design Co-ordinator

Reports to the Design Manager or architect within a construction or design & construction company. Responsible for co-ordinating activities and materials for the design process of a project, including:

− liaising with clients and facilitating communications

− co-ordinating and monitoring consultants according to the brief

− overseeing the design process against schedule and budget

− manage materials and systems.

BLD*32.5 BIM Manager / Co-ordinator

Reports to Senior Design Manager, Project Manager or another senior executive.

− Part of the project delivery team.

− Responsible for managing and preparing documentation using BIM or other software systems or packages.

BLD*33 Quality Assurance Manager

Responsible for setting up and / or maintaining a certified and audited quality assurance system. Qualified in quality assurance systems. May manage quality assurance officers. Usually reports to the Construction Manager. Often also responsible for maintenance of occupational health and safety records. Normally a building or engineering graduate with at least 7 years’ experience.

BLD*34 Business Development Manager

Specialist role involved in researching, finding, and progressing new work opportunities for the company, including:

− research

− project identification

− client liaison

− submission preparation and proposal writing

− assisting estimators with tender preparation

− heading up teams presenting proposals to clients

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BLD*34.5 Bid Manager / Tender Manager

Reports to the Construction Director / Project Director. Works closely with the Business Development Manager. Responsible for preparing proposals and tenders for new projects, including:

− developing and monitoring the bid strategy and offer structure

− selecting, co-ordinating and monitoring the bid team

− developing and monitoring of the bid program

− engaging and managing the external design and other consultants

− reviewing the project methodology and program

− convening and overviewing the value management and buildability reviews

− convening and chairing all technical and commercial reviews with the bid team / management

− overviewing the project risk schedule to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies

− final review of the bid offer including management approvals and sign offs

− preparing and lodging the bid offer

− leading the post bid negotiations with the client or client representatives.

BLD*34.7 Bid Co-ordinator / Tender Co-ordinator

Reports to the Bid Manager, Business Development Manager or another senior executive. Responsible for assisting with preparing proposals and tenders for new projects, including:

− design and preparation of tenders

− production of tenders and expression of interest documentation

− design of presentations

− research into market opportunities

− preparation of campaigns and communication strategies.

BLD*34.9 Employee Relations / Industrial Relations Manger

Reports to a senior manager in the organisation. Responsible for the development, management and implementation of employee and industrial relations policies and processes, including:

− gives strategic advice to the company on employee relations and industrial relations

− develops and manages employee related policies and processes, including employment conditions, labour relations and training

− directs or carries out negotiations with trade unions

− acts as an advocate at industrial tribunals and hearings

− advises other managers on industrial relations matters.

BLD*35 Health & Safety Manager

Reports to senior management and is responsible for all occupational health and safety functions and issues including:

− establishing and promoting maintenance of safe and healthy working conditions

− recommending measures to reduce or eliminate industrial accidents and health hazards

− formulating occupational health and safety policies

− devising and co-ordinating occupational health and safety programmes.

BLD*36 Environmental Manager

Reports to a senior executive in the organisation. Responsible for providing strategic advice, general environmental information, compliance with regulations, implementing company environmental policies and programs, including:

− audits and reporting requirements

− environmental reports, presentations and communication to stakeholders

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BLD*37 Head of Residential Construction

Reports to the General Manager and is responsible for directing and co-ordinating all construction operations. Specifically:

− directing work in accordance with quality standards, policy and priorities and within budget

− providing leadership and guidance to staff

− developing plans and budgets

− directing the maintenance management function.

BLD*38 Construction Area Manager

Reports to the Head of Residential Construction and is responsible for:

− overseeing Construction Supervisors

− maintaining the timely flow and progress of all works in a defined geographic area

− ensuring the quality of work produced on site

− liaising with clients and the construction team.

BLD*39 Construction Supervisor

Site supervisor with generally around five years’ experience working on one or more residential or small projects. Duties and responsibilities include:

− arranging for the erection of company product

− site organisation

− liaising with site team, contractors and contract administrators

− liaising with clients and resolving any issues that arise.

BLD*40 Building Operations Manager

Usually reports to the Head of Residential Construction, or directly to the General Manager in smaller companies. Responsible for:

− overseeing costing, programming, construction and maintenance and ensuring that all residences are built to specification, quality and price

− conducting regular construction control inspections, monitoring estate schedule costs

− monitoring workplace health and safety

− liaising with building services authority

− liaising with the management team and external authorities

− leading, monitoring and motivating team.

BLD*47 Customer Service Manager

Responsible for customer service and developing internal and external customer relationships, including:

− handling customer disputes, supporting senior management

− representing the company at tribunals and liaising with legal representation

− monitoring customer satisfaction surveys

− ensuring presentation of product meets company standards.

BLD*47.6 Customer Service Officer / Executive

Reports to Customer Service Manager or another senior manager. Responsible for supporting the Customer Service Office including:

− handling customer disputes, supporting senior management

− representing the company at tribunals and liaising with legal representation

− monitoring customer satisfaction surveys

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BLD*48 Sales Manager

Responsible for leading, managing and controlling the sales, telemarketing and colour consultant team. Specifically:

− achieving sales in line with the budget and identifying new sales opportunities for the company’s products

− contributing to the sales plan and budget

− collecting information and reporting on business activities to senior executives

− overseeing sales, establishing competitive prices that meet the target market.

BLD*49 Sales Consultant

The Sales Consultant contributes to sales activities and the up-keep and maintenance of display centres. Responsibilities include:

− providing sales support to company employees, contracted sales personnel and agents

− liaising with building consultants, customer service staff, estimators and drafting staff

− liaising with clients

− competitor intelligence