Services Manager, Tamworth

Richard Crookes Constructions (RCC) is a private, family-owned construction company that has been building for government and private clients since 1976. Our business is based on maintaining long-term relationships with clients, partners, and subcontractors. 
 
Established in 2006, our Hunter New England branch is a well-established division of RCC and is proud to employ some of the most talented people in the industry. Headed by Luke Gerathy, employees are dedicated to delivering projects successfully to ensure the growth of the region and maintain long-term relationships with our clients and consultants. 
   
THE PROJECT 
 
Construction of a Poultry Processing Plant consisting of circa 38,936m2 of Gross Floor Area providing for storage, processing, chilling, cold store, and distribution facilities  

• 1,600m2 workshop and store building. 
• 3,791m2 of ancillary administration, staff amenities  
• Expanded Wastewater Treatment Plant 
• Construction of a new access driveway via an easement connecting to Armstrong Street via Workshop Lane 
• Construction of a new staff car parking area providing 820 car parking spaces. 
• Site landscaping and screening vegetation 

 

THE ROLE 

• Review and interpret contract services drawings and specifications to ensure a full understanding of the project requirements 
• Review Tender Proposals for services trades to identify any further potential in relation to material, equipment, resources, cost and time 
• Develop scopes for consultants based on the Project Briefs and Contract Requirements 
• Tender Consultant Services and prepare Consultant Agreements to appoint suitable project consultants in accordance with Contract requirements 
• Liaise with the CA and PM for contract administration procedures to manage claims, securities, variations and other contractual matters relating to services consultants 
• Identify key services design and delivery issues and risks and prepare mitigation and resolution strategies 
• Investigate services design alternatives and cost saving options which achieve key project objectives 
• Determine composition of services consultancy team for each project 
• Develop the services Design Program in conjunction with the Consultants and [Senior] Project Managers and in accordance with the Procurement and Construction programs 
• Manage the services inputs and outputs against program through design meetings 
• Manage buildability with RCC Project teams 
• Resolve and manage detailed services design with a keen eye for opportunity to improve project outcomes. 
• Coordinate the services design documents to ensure the designed product meets the needs of the project 
• Manage the services consultant design documents so that they comply with specified requirements 
• Assist the Project Manager in negotiating Subcontractor packages to ensure full coverage against the Scope of Works required. 
• Prior to distribution, review Subcontractor Agreements to ensure that special conditions 
• Plan and manage commissioning and Handover as require with the Test & commissioning team 
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors to drive effectiveness, quality, cost and timeliness of materials and service arrangements 
• Manage the interaction with all project stakeholders (client, consultants, authorities, and neighbours) in a manner that maintains positive relationships 

  
UNIQUE PROJECT PERKS! 
 
RCC has carefully crafted an exceptional employee value proposition just for this project, this is designed to support your career goals, personal circumstance, transition & assist in aiding work-life balance throughout the project, key items include;  

• Project-Based Incentives 
• Relocation Assistance 
• Living Away from Home Allowance Plus Travel Allowance 
• Flexible Working Arrangements – rotating roster 
• Staff & Family Appreciation events throughout the project! 

 
THE RCC DIFFERENCE 

• “Birthday Leave" plus 2 x "U days" per year 
• Engaged workforce and award-winning culture. 
• RCC Work Perks; family fitness passport, retail discounts, annual leave purchases and more!  
• RCC is proudly a Work180 endorsed employer.  
• Career Development Opportunities 

    
RCC is committed to fostering strong partnerships with recruitment agencies to streamline our hiring processes. We want to inform all prospective candidates and recruitment agencies that we have a Preferred Supplier Agreement (PSA) in place with selected agencies. In adherence to our agreement, we kindly request that no unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles be submitted.