Project Manager (Capital Projects)

A Project Manager is required for our client, a biopharmaceutical company in Cork. The successful candidate will lead engineering activities across capital projects, coordinating contractors, design consultants and construction teams. The role will support delivery against agreed milestones, oversee compliance with design, quality and safety requirements, and manage the transition from design through construction to operational handover in a live operational environment.

Responsibilities:

• Engage contractors in accordance with capital projects sourcing, project controls and contract administration requirements.

• Engage and manage design consultants to ensure they meet the requirements set out in the Issue for Purchase (IFP) scope of work and any subsequent amendments.

• Review and, where applicable, approve design documentation produced by consultants against agreed scopes of work and key project milestones.

• Support the delivery of individual capital projects or a portfolio of site projects on time and against agreed milestones.

• Communicate project status and provide regular updates to relevant stakeholders.

• Ensure completed projects meet applicable local codes, regulations and quality standards.

• Mentor capital project engineers on best practices in civil, structural and architectural (CSA) and mechanical and electrical (M&E) building design and execution.

• Ensure compliance with agreed construction methods, particularly those relating to Quality Assurance and Environment, Health and Safety.

• Coordinate work packages to ensure a smooth transition from design through construction to operational handover in a live operational environment.

• Inspect on-site construction works to verify compliance with design requirements and building and planning regulations.

• Assess potential site safety hazards and identify ways to eliminate or mitigate risk throughout the project lifecycle.

• Liaise with the site Construction Management team to ensure construction meets design criteria and follows the site change management process in a live operational environment.

• Act as the site point of contact and subject matter expert for planning applications and associated work packages.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Engineering qualification and at least 10 years’ experience leading and delivering capital projects in live pharmaceutical and medical device environments.

• Registration with a professional body such as the Institution of Engineers of Ireland (IEI).

• Experience managing design and construction within multidisciplinary teams, delivering against agreed milestones and budgets.

• Ability to develop project schedules covering design, preconstruction, construction, commissioning, qualification and handover.

• Experience developing and improving capital project management processes and managing changes through agreed scope control procedures.

• Experience managing design, construction, equipment and professional services suppliers, with knowledge of capital sourcing processes.

• Strong technical understanding of construction materials, methods and delivery, from groundworks and shell and core through to commissioning and handover.

• Knowledge of quality, health, safety and environmental requirements, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, zoning and building legislation.

• In-depth knowledge of planning applications, building control and fire certification processes and requirements.

• Experience dealing with Factory Mutual.

• Ability to interpret tender documents, specifications and drawings, with experience using design software such as AutoCAD and Revit.

• Knowledge of value engineering and experience implementing cost-saving measures.

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project.