Defects Project Manager - Sydney
The Role
The defect project manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity, safety, and quality of large-scale residential construction projects by effectively managing defect identification, rectification, and prevention processes.
- Defect Identification: Conduct thorough inspections of residential construction projects to identify defects, including structural issues, building code violations, and quality deficiencies.
- Coordination with Stakeholders: Collaborate with various stakeholders involved in the construction process, including architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities, to address defects promptly and effectively.
- Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance procedures to ensure that construction work meets industry standards, building codes, and project specifications. Develop and enforce quality control protocols to prevent future defects.
- Defect Rectification Planning: Develop comprehensive plans to rectify identified defects, considering factors such as urgency, severity, cost-effectiveness, and impact on project timelines. Coordinate defect rectification activities with relevant parties to minimize disruptions to construction schedules.
- Contract Management: Review construction contracts and warranties to determine responsibilities and liabilities related to defect identification, rectification, and cost allocation. Negotiate with contractors and subcontractors to address defect-related issues and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and liabilities associated with construction defects and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize adverse impacts on project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder relations.
- Training and Education: Provide training and guidance to construction team members on defect prevention best practices, quality control procedures, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Continuously evaluate and improve defect management processes and procedures to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and overall project quality. Incorporate lessons learned from past projects to prevent future defects and optimize construction practices.
Please call Kelly McLean | Principal Consultant - Construction on 0401236***
or *****@redpathpartners.com