Construction Project Manager

Due to continued growth, new contracts and an extensive pipeline of work, one of Ireland’s Tier 1 Building & Civil Engineering Contractors are hiring a Project Manager who has worked extensively in Construction for projects in Cork .

Reporting to the Contract Manager you will be responsible for managing a project from conception to completion ensuring that your project team delivers on time and on budget to the highest standard of safety, quality to the satisfaction of our client.

This position will be based in Cork on one of a number of upcoming projects across a broad range of sectors including pharmaceutical, life sciences, food and beverage and commercial.

Duties:

• Provide leadership and management to the project construction team to drive high performance through all aspects of the project
• Develop, maintain, and foster collaborative relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Responsible to ensure works are carried out to the company’s Health and Wellbeing, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
• Promote a positive Health and Safety culture on-site with the construction team.
• Develop the contract programme with the construction team, establishing the sequence and timing of operations to meet the project milestones and completion dates.
• Execute ongoing short to medium term effective project planning to mitigate project risks.
• Champion quality standards on the project, co-ordinate activities in accordance with the company quality system, quality procedures, and specifications.
• Ensure production and commercial procedures are implemented on the project, work with the commercial team and take ownership of the commercial delivery of the project.
• Manage the procurement and placing of sub-contractor and supplier orders in accordance with the programme.
• Lead the value engineering and product development process through the project.
• Develop and maintain effective positive communication with the clients, design teams, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Provide accurate, transparent reporting and forecasting for the project.
• Ensuring all relevant information is collated, reviewed, and actioned at regular contract review and progress meetings.
• Attend client/consultant progress meetings and prepare and respond to the requirements of the meetings.

Requirements:

• Relevant Third level Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent
• 7+ years of post-qualification construction experience
• Demonstrate ability to deliver large-scale commercial and industrial projects.
• Excellent IT skills and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft suite
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build & maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Working knowledge of the latest building regulations and certification standards
• Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, staff, and sub-contractors

Salary:

• Salary €85k – €95k NEG DOE
• Extensive Benefits Package