Construction Management Plan

Construction Management Plan

Distribution and Amendments

Controlled copies

Amendments to this Construction Management Plan are approved by the Construction Manager and distributed to all holders of controlled copies. A Distribution Register is maintained by the Project Team, designating an identification number to each copy. A Register of Amendments to the PMP is to be maintained by the holder of each copy, following issue by the Project Team.

Uncontrolled copies

Uncontrolled copies of this Construction Plan may be distributed to personnel, external organisations and authorities. These copies are not subject to automatic amendment (unless noted on the Distribution Register) and currency of the document should be verified by the receiver.

Project Specific Procedures

Any project specific procedures are amendments to the standard Management System procedures which the client requires to be implemented during the project. These procedures and / or requirements shall take precedence over any existing and / or conflicting standard procedure.

External Audits

We shall make available project staff and files as required from time to time for the purposes of external audits of any projects, by request and approval of the Systems Manager’s.

Guides shall be provided for the external auditors to access the Management System documentation, by arrangement and approval.

Introduction

The purpose of this Construction Management plan is to outline the management system requirements and procedures which will be adopted for the redevelopment of the Grattan St site, to ensure that the management and administration of the construction process provided by the project team complies with the client’s requirements.

A detailed plan is prepared to incorporate all requirements noted in the Contract and that documented evidence of this compliance is available.

We notes that following plan is subject to ongoing refinement and consequently changes to methodology may be implemented.

Brief Project description

The construction of a mixed use four level building with a basement and sub floor area

Quality

Targets & Aims:

Minimise rework and where possible eliminating risk, time and cost over-run on the project.

OH & S

Targets & Aims:

Zero incidents, eliminating Class 1 risks, reducing Class 2 and 3 risks on a weekly basis, improving 1 % per month on hazard appraisal audits. 

OH&S Performance must be constantly monitored in order to meet legislative and company requirements and to identify areas for improvement. 

Environmental Management

Targets & Aims:

Minimise the amount of waste going to land fill by segregation, reducing and returning packaging and thorough training of subcontractors. 

Project Personnel

The organisational charts on the following pages specify the personnel assigned to the development. These personnel have responsibility and authority to ensure that works carried out by the project team and or Sub-Contractors; meet the requirements of the drawings, schedules and specifications.

Senior Management (PM / SM) have overall responsibility / management of site QA / EMS / OHS.

Support for the implementation of required systems is to be provided by Regional Office support facilities i.e.: QA / EMS /OHS.

Project Contact List

A project team list will be maintained on site and issued as required.

Roles and Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to)

Construction Director

TBA

Director responsible

Provides guidance / support to Site Team

Oversees contractual commitments and client liaison

Understanding environmental Legislation and Regulations

Oversees implementation OHS and environmental policy

Project Manager

TBA

Quality

Ensure Contract obligations are met (cost / time/ quality / environmental)

Client Liaison

Co-Ordination and leadership of Site Team

Trade Contractor performance

Project Status Reporting

Design Performance

Coordinate design consultants and design contractors

Responsible for obtaining building and planning approvals

Investigate alternative construction elements

Oversee programming

Oversee coordination of suppliers / trade contractors

OH & S

Ensure that the Project Team develops and implements all aspects of the Construction Management Plan

Ensure the ongoing development of the OHS section within the Project Management Plan

Ensure OHS is effectively managed

Employee Relations

Union Relations

Environmental

Ensure project environmental plan implemented

Prepare and review / update the Environmental Management section within the Construction Management Plan

Coordinate preventative / disaster measures

Site Manager

TBA

OH & S

Ensure that the Project Team develops and implements all aspects of the Project Quality Management Plan

Ensure that Subcontractor SWMP / Risk Assessments have been prepared before the

commencement of each relevant task or activity

               Ensure that employees are trained in the Project Quality Management Plan (OHS section) and SWMS / Risk Assessments

Establish the OHS Committee and ensure that it functions properly, and that its recommendations are minuted and acted upon

Conduct hazard inspections and ensure that Hazards Requiring Rectification forms are completed where required

Identify unsafe work practices and ensure that these are rectified

Ensure that checklists are carried out by subcontractors and staff

Consider worker capabilities, the complexity of tasks and the risks associated with tasks when determining supervisory arrangements

Ensure that all Work Cover Authority Inspection reports are action in accordance with the report. Distribute the report to all relevant parties

Report all OHS issues

Ensure that subcontractor responsibilities are fulfilled

Quality

Quality Assurance

Coordination and leadership of Site Supervisors

Short term programme

Construction Coordination

Review design details

Industrial

Union relations / workforce relations

Environmental

Understand environmental legislation and regulation

Implement the Site Environmental Management section within the Project Management Plan

Monitor the environmental performance of the project team and Trade Contractor Environmental

Management

Develop disaster / emergency spill response strategy

Ensure Trade contractors submit material safety data sheets where required

Site Administrator

TBA

Quality

Administration of Head and Sub – contracts

Letting of Sub contracts

Variation control

Cost control and reporting

Quantity surveyor liaison

Progress claims and payments

Approve payments for design consultants

O H & S

Maintain an OHS Library resource facility

Maintain OHS records for the Project as required

Assist in the implementation of the Project Management Plan as required

Environmental

Establish pretender qualification standards in environmental management to be achieved by prospective

Tenderers

Site Coordinator (QA / OH & S / ENVIRONMENTAL)

TBA

Design Management to ensure responsibilities are met

Ensure Trade Contractor meets QA / OHS / Environmental requirements

Undertake QA / OHS / Environmental audits

Plan and programme QA / OHS / Environmental checks

Review Trade Contractor QA / OHS / Environmental plans

Information / document flow

Consultant liaison

Services coordination

Shop drawing monitoring

QA / OHS / Environmental management / coordination

Typing / filing / archiving

Office equipment maintenance

General clerical assistance

Design meeting minutes

Site meeting minutes

Site Supervisor

TBA

Quality

Quality Assurance implementation

Short term programming

Trade contractor and supplier control and coordination

OHS

Assist in the development and implementation of the Construction Management Management Plan

Assist in the development of SWMP / Risks Assessments

Attend SWMP / Risk Assessment inductions

Ensure that tasks are performed safely and as prescribed in SWMP / Risk Assessments 

Identify hazards and develop control measures for these

Ensure safety rectification items are implemented

Complete checklists as required

Incorporate OH & S instruction in routine orders and ensure that they are obeyed

Consider worker capabilities, the complexity of tasks and the risks associated with tasks when determining supervisory arrangements

Ensure that subcontractor responsibilities are fulfilled

OHS officer

First aid

Workplace / workforce monitoring

Environmental

Environmental management implementation

Construction Workers (where applicable)

Report all accidents and incidents to the Site Manager

Report all injuries and illnesses to the First Aid Officer

Suggest how to eliminate hazards or improve safety arrangements

Seek the help of the Supervisor if unsure of any aspect of the OHS rules

Use correct tools and equipment and do not use them if they are not in good order

Report to the Supervisor any tools / plant that malfunction and / or need repair

Use protective clothing and equipment provided

Heed the evacuation signal when sounded