Job Title Department Reports to Project Design Manager (PDM) Production Design Manager. (Whilst site based and a member of the project management team, the PDM will also report to the Project Manager on a day to day basis). Staff Reporting None Purpose of Job To manage the delivery of construction information to facilitate the achievement of the required project COST, PROGRAMME and QUALITY Scope of the Role Involvement will be with full design & build projects, or projects with significant elements of contractor-design. Involvement with projects will be during both pre-construction and construction stages. The Project Design Manager involved at tender stage will normally continue into the construction stage of successful projects, usually being based on site as a member of the Project Management Team. This will continue until the majority of the design is resolved and construction information received. The role is both project-specific and process-related. The duties on a specific site will vary from project to project, depending on the size, complexity, procurement route and other team members involved. The role requires specific knowledge, understanding and skills, particularly in respect of: Project Management The Design Process Technical knowledge Contractual Framework Interpersonal skills Practicalities of construction Budgetary Constraints and Cost Allowances Responsibilities Date Prepared/Revised: Mar 15 1 of 5
1. Manage the delivery of construction information to facilitate the achievement of the required project cost, programme and quality 2. Undertake the role of Temporary Works Co-ordinator or Temporary Works Supervisor if requested and appointed to do so by the business Designated Individual 3. Review and Improvement of Systems & Processes 4. Development of Relationships with Customers and Designers 5. Business and Management Support Duties 1. Manage the delivery of construction information to facilitate the achievement of the required project cost, programme and quality Customer ensure that the requirements of the customer are understood and reflected in the actions of the design team. Programme generate clear and unambiguous Information Schedules that provide design information in time to enable the construction programme. These schedules are to provide: the design team with clear direction a tool for monitoring the delivery of design information Cost work with the Project QS/Project Manager or Estimator to ensure that the design team are fully briefed on, and subsequently adhere to, the cost constraints and cost allowances within which their designs must be produced. ( Designing to cost not costing to design ). Maintain Log of Design variations. Quality brief the design team on our preferences for the design content, particularly relating to buildability, sequencing, product selection and company learning (e.g. Designer Briefing Notes) Documentation manage the generation of the Design element of the Contractor s Proposals (or submission documentation) in order to define the content of our offer. Communications & Approvals - ensure that only co-ordinated and approved information is used for construction and that the design team achieves an integrated design (with regard to design and construction) which we can construct 'right first time'. Have awareness that the preconstruction design team will include estimators and production managers as well as the traditional consultants. Date Prepared/Revised: Mar 15 2 of 5
Value Engineering - ensure that alternatives have been considered in terms of designs, products and methods to provide best value to the Customer and ourselves. Interface Management - ensure that the risks associated with the interfaces on the project have been assessed and actions taken to ensure the design and subsequent construction are right first time. This will encompass, inter alia, chairing design team meetings and the like, and ensuring that the design information is passed to all interested parties as the design progresses. Risks & opportunities - management of risks & opportunities, with the Bid Manager / Project Manager. Sub-contractor Designed Elements - ensure the integration of subcontractors with design responsibility into the process (programme and design content). Appointment Documentation Generate project specific Division of Design Responsibility Matrices and assist the Design Manager in production of the Design Team s Appointment documentation. 2. Undertake the role of Temporary Works Co-ordinator or Temporary Works Supervisor if requested and appointed to do so by the business Designated Individual Undertake the role of Temporary Works Co-ordinator (or Temporary Works Supervisor) as defined within BS 5975:2008 Participate in periodic reviews of the temporary works procedures and feedback learning to the Designated Individual Arrange and participate in compliance audits from visiting external consultants and the internal and health and safety team. 3. Review and Improvement of Systems & Processes Review IT and management systems and generate proposals for improvement in procurement, management, delivery, content and presentation of designs. Obtain and act on feedback from the tendering, handover and construction phases of projects (Improve DDR Matrix, Develop Designer Briefing Notes D & B Checklists etc) Ensure that roles & responsibilities relating to design management within the project and tender team are clear and understood. Be proactive in the sharing of learning amongst the design management team (and beyond) and actively participate in activities for Continuing Professional Development. Date Prepared/Revised: Mar 15 3 of 5
4. Development of Relationships with Designers Cultivate and develop relationships with Designers by providing regular performance feedback and debrief meetings. 5. Business and Management Support Help in developing and instigating policies and strategies that support the business and its managers Keep managers informed of relevant developments Provide positive input into workshops, company initiatives etc Additional Information A job description is not an exhaustive list of every activity a job holder may be required to undertake from time to time the job holder may be required to carry out duties of a similar nature and/or level but which are not detailed here. Date Prepared/Revised: Mar 15 4 of 5
Purpose, Values and Vision In order to manage processes, other people and ourselves in line with our adopted Purpose, Values and Vision it is essential we know what these are. They are restated below for reference in performing your job. Purpose - Clugston Construction exists to make life easy for our customers. This same principle applies to all customers, both internal and external, and should be used both as a guiding principle in all working relationships, and as a basis for measuring performance. Values - We believe in: - Valuing our people, customers and suppliers Being fair in our dealings Respecting the community Working hard and doing a good job Profitability as a means to make everything possible Visions There are many visions covering our ambitions but a key vision to be borne in mind with regard to Design Management is: - All projects at all times are under control Date Prepared/Revised: Mar 15 5 of 5