Works

The foreman/superintendent oversees the day-to-day smooth running of worksite operations. He/she prepares the worksite, oversees technical aspects of the work, coordinates the various trades working on site, and ensures resource availability, making adjustments as needed to make sure the work is completed on time.

Worksite preparation

• Analyses worksite characteristics (drawings, work rates, delivery lead times, budget)
• Determines staffing requirements
• Ensures that the worksite is properly set up and laid out based on the working drawings (ground markings, outline of the structure, identification of pipes and cables, site markings)

Monitoring of the works

• Coordinates the work of teams, subcontractors and other trades
• Coordinates worksite plant and machinery operations
• Ensures that health, safety and environment rules are complied with (helmets are worn, waste and noise pollution are properly managed, etc.)
• Manages unexpected incidents on the worksite, as well as “risks and opportunities”
• Takes remedial measures to address slippages relative to the agreed objectives (budget overshoot, quality issues, etc.)
• Contributes to worksite budget monitoring (analysing income and expenditure)
• Reports schedule changes or human/material resource requirements
• Receives orders and deliveries and contributes to inventory management
• Ensures that plant and equipment is treated with respect
• Supervises the site clean-up and restoration process once the works are complete

Representation

• Represents the company in day-to-day dealings with all worksite stakeholders
• May be required to support or stand in for a line manager at worksite meetings

Team leadership

• Sets daily output targets (quality, lead times)
• Manages administrative aspects (clocking in and out, etc.), sets daily work schedules and assigns staff to teams
• Plans future recruitment requirements in conjunction with the works supervisor
• Onboards new hires (introduction to the team, safety training, etc.)

Special working arrangements: This role involves travel and working outdoors

The project manager uses agile methods to manage a project or set of projects from start to finish – from scoping through to delivery – while meeting cost, quality and lead time imperatives.

Scoping and requirements analysis

• Works with the customer to scope the requirements of the project

• Determines requirements in terms of human resources and technical skills
• Prepares cost calculations and/or invoices
• Sets a budget based on the project’s complexity
• Assesses risks that could arise during the project

Project management, monitoring and coordination

• Set up the project structures and establish the terms of operation (methods, steering tools, indicators, agile ceremonies, etc.)
• Sets targets and deliverable deadlines
• Selects and allocates resources in accordance with project constraints
• Tracks and measures progress (creating scorecards, selecting indicators, scheduling steering committee meetings, etc.)
• Supervises and coordinates the work of all internal and/or external players
• Issues warnings about risks arising during the project
• Approves the deliverables

Customer relations management

• Organises and leads steering committee meetings
• Shares project progress scorecards with the customer on a regular basis

Testing and going live

• Tests the deliverables as required
• Hands over the deliverables
• Provides post-delivery service

Training and change management

• Writes user documentation
• Trains users
• Provides change-management support

Upgrading and corrective maintenance

• Supports post-delivery monitoring, upgrading and corrective maintenance for the deployed solutions (tools, applications, specific developments, etc.)

Competitive intelligence/technology watch

• Carries out competitive intelligence/technology watch within the scope

The works supervisor/site supervisor coordinates operations at one or more worksites. He/she manages the works, supervises the teams, and ensures that cost, quality and lead time imperatives are met, and that safety rules are followed. He/she oversees every phase of worksite operations, from the preliminary review through to sign-off.

Worksite preparation

• Helps submit bids in response to calls for tender
• Reviews the technical documentation (architectural drawing, projected budget, etc.)
• Evaluates and selects outside trades

Monitoring of the works

• Determines workload and plans tasks: coordinating on-site work, supervising maintenance operations and sourcing
• Designs worksite processes that comply with the safety, quality and budget imperatives stated in the specifications
• Tracks the progress of fit-out work and implements remedial measures
• Work quality control
• Ensures that health and safety procedures are followed
• Produces worksite reports
• Participates in the handover phase

Liaison

• Liaises with the various stakeholders involved in the construction project (customer, authorities, design office, architect firms, audit bodies, etc.)

Project management

• Leads the teams under responsibility
• Manages operational aspects of human resources (recruitment, paid leave, disciplinary action)
• Manages worksite finances and ensures that each site delivers a return on investment
• Negotiates purchases with service providers (subcontractors, materials suppliers, etc.)

Special working arrangements: This role involves travel