Project Manager – Defects and Remediation Works Employer: UPP Group Holdings Limited Business Unit: Construction and Capital Programmes Reports To:
Senior Project Manager – Defects & Remediation Works
Location:
Flexible, London desirable
notification and correspondence for issue to or in response of correspondence received from Building Contractors as required in relation to defect resolution or remediation. • Liaise with legal advisers to obtain advice on defect notification and remediation including entering standstill agreements, settlement agreements, or progressing disputes / claim action (where required). • Undertake tendering, procurement and delivery of defect remediation or other capital works and related projects in conjunction with UPP Residential Services (URS) site teams, and contractors to ensure that all deliverables and meet the Employer’s Requirements, Specification and contractual standards including appropriate project controls and risk management processes. • Project manage the process for the delivery of defect remediation or other capital works, perform Contract Administrator duties (where required) and ensure all works are completed to a good quality, on time and within budget. Prepare works contract documents and ensure relevant purchase orders are raised. • Oversee the production, review, and control of necessary documentation including post-construction documentation (O&M’s, warranties, asset register, drawings etc) relating to defect remediation or other capital works.
Job Purpose The post holder will support the successful delivery of the defect management from construction completion and into the full operational phase of projects, representing the Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs’) interests in these matters. This will include supporting the close out of defects during and after the 12-month defects liability period and subsequently, proactive progression of latent defects including identification, analysis, management, and resolution before the expiry of the 12-year contractual limitation period. Where required, the post holder will also project manage the delivery of small to medium scale defect whilst supporting the management of delivering large scale defects and other related remediation work programmes undertaken directly by UPP or via the original construction contractor. Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills are essential to establish key relationships both within the UPP businesses and with our University partners and supply chain.
Roles and Responsibilities Defect Process and Delivery Management • Implement a robust process for managing defects across UPP’s portfolio. This includes (where required) proactive assessments no later than 24 months from the expiry of the 12-year contractual limitation period to enable timely resolution of defects. • Maintain a schedule of key information relating to defect management including a schedule of practical completion dates from which 12-year contractual limitation periods are determined. • Organise and manage surveys and inspections as required (including specialist or intrusive investigations) to ensure clear and accurate technical detail is provided such that defects are identified, categorised, notified and remediated before the 12-year contractual limitation period expiry. • Implement the process for the identification, monitoring or tracking, and resolution of defects. This includes organising resource to closely manage defect remediation programmes. • Demonstrate and apply strong contractual knowledge and understanding on construction matters including defect identification, notification and resolution or remediation. • Liaise with colleagues in the legal and
Defect Data Analysis and Reporting • Work closely with the administrator to ensure that the defect tracker is always up to date with robust information on defect identification, analysis, management, and resolution. • Regularly undertake trend analysis and produce an annual report which provides insights into defect categories observed by building archetype and /or building element across the portfolio to inform lessons learnt on design, product choice and construction methods. • Prepare coherent and clear annual and monthly reports on defect progress and risk management for issue to Asset Management colleagues, URS colleagues, SPV Boards and Partnership Boards. • Attend site to undertake detailed technical analysis of defects (using specialist external resource where required) to inform UPP’s response on defect claims. • Produce regular reports for the Asset Management Director with regards all matters related to defect management, H&S, sustainability, compliance, building specification, warranties and guarantees, risk management and quality and contractor performance.
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