Project Manager

My client, a top Building & Civil Engineering contractor who have extensive operations in a wide range of sectors in Ireland and the UK are now hiring a Project Manager as a result of securing new contracts. The successful Project Manager will be working on Residential Projects in Cork/Munster.

Duties:

• Providing leadership to the project team to drive high performance through all aspects of the project
• Ensuring all of the requirements of the role of PSCS are adhered to and that Health & Safety standards on site are of the highest possible standard
• Understanding and being fully familiar with the contract documents – drawings, specifications, BOQ etc
• Developing and maintaining collaborative and professional relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Managing client expectations, ensuring that these are met
• Tracking progress and ensuring the contract is completed on schedule
• Monitoring Sub-Contractor performance in relation to Health and Safety, Quality, Cost and Programme
• Liaising and working with the Quantity Surveyor to manage the costs on the project and ensure targets are achieved
• Maintaining positive communication with the public and regulatory bodies regarding queries/complaints
• Championing high ISO standards, ensuring site activities are co-ordinated in accordance with the company’s systems and procedures
• Providing regular accurate reporting to the Associate Director, advising of progress on site and issues affecting targets and objectives for the project
• Identifying and proposing areas for improvement in the Company’s processes
• Managing the Design Team, critiquing and challenging the design while ensuring information is available for procurement as required
• Managing and organising the Site Team and ensure clear programme and quality targets are communicated and delivered
• Committing to maximising value for the client and deliver projects on time and within budget
• Working proactively with the Commercial team to manage the costs on the project and ensure targets are achieved
• Planning for all purchasing and sub-contractor appointments
• Attending and chairing effective management team meetings
• Attending pre-qualification interviews for new contracts as and when required
• Representing CField at client/consultant progress meetings, preparing and responding to the requirements of the meetings
• Managing an effective process to ensure the as-built document process and handover file and BCAR is delivered on time
• Supporting and advising the Project QS/QS in the preparation and agreement of final accounts
• Completing any other duties as assigned by Management
• Implement effective project planning to mitigate any potential project risks.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the Residential sector is essential
• Relevant Third level Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent is preferable
• Knowledge of public utility service provider requirements
• Strong commercial acumen, with a good knowledge of current technical building requirements
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders

Salary:

• Salary circa €80k – €90k DOE

• Company Pension
• Private healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Bonus Scheme
• Professional membership fees
• Professional development & training opportunities
• Employee referral incentive
• Company sponsored events & social activities

If you are a Project Manager considering a career move, please feel free to send your CV or contact Lisa Cullen on 086-0119146 for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicants CV’s to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin with 24 years’ experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally.