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Proven leadership skills are fundamental to this position. The Project Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the project as measured against the Company Vision and the Company’s specific characteristics outlined above. As such the Project Manager has overall WHS responsibility for the project. Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with clients, consultants, colleagues and subcontractors are basic requirements. Core skills required: ·        construction programming including construction methodology ·        contract administration ·        financial administration ·        work health, safety & rehabilitation ·        quality assurance ·        environmental management A basic knowledge of computers and a willingness to develop these skills is essential. Duties and Responsibilities   Personnel Management ·        Ensure that through the site induction process site personnel are aware of project goals and requirements outlined in the Project Plan. ·        Effective delegation of tasks to site team members in relation to skill and ability. ·        Ensure that the site team members receive adequate coaching so as to further develop and broaden their skill base and competence. ·        Undertake to complete formal job review assessments of all site team members and make recommendations to the Operations Manager with regard to the suitability of site team members.  Take disciplinary action where necessary. ·        Provide team leadership and motivation to all site personnel. ·        Recognise staff training needs of all site team members and make available training in conjunction with the Safety and/or Group Manager – Business Processes. ·        Participate in injury management / return to work activities for injured employees. ·        Be conversant with and administer the Company Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.   Construction Programming ·        Assess the project "buildability" to optimise the construction process. ·        Prepare overall project construction program. ·        Monitor the program and distribute to all relevant parties. ·        Action the program and prepare and issue remedial programs. ·        Submit all extensions of time in accordance with head contract conditions. ·        Ensure that the short term programs are prepared by the Site Manager and/or the foreman and that they coincide with the overall program. ·        Liaise with clients, authorities, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure that the work is being carried out to client expectations with regard to time and quality. ·        Ensure the project is finished on time, every time. ·        Achieve defects free completion.   Financial Administration ·        Overall financial performance of the project. ·        Arrange for the preparation of project budgets in consultation with the estimator and ensure these are correctly entered into the Jobpac system. ·        Prepare monthly cost reports on time and iss