Assistant Project Manager

National Treasury Management Agency; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Wellbeing programme

Learning & development opportunities

Diversity initiatives

Professional membership fees

Pension

Job summary

National Treasury Management Agency in Ireland seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support procurement, delivery and operation of large-scale government building projects. You will be part of the NDFA project team assisting in planning, procurement and the operational phases, reporting to the Senior Project Manager or Project Manager.

The role requires a third-level honours degree in construction or related fields, strong MS Office skills, stakeholder management, and a willingness to travel to

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and decision making skills.

Responsibilities

• Management of stakeholder relationships and ensuring that the integrity and reputation of the NTMA/NDFA is held in high regard.
• Development of the project scope, programme and budget.
• Appointment and management of design teams and other support functions.
• Supporting the project team during the planning, procurement and construction phases.
• Supporting the contract management services in respect of operational PPP facilities.
• Engagement with stakeholders to coordinate inputs into the project documents.
• Administration and management of project documents on the NDFA's common data environment.
• Creation and maintenance of project registers and trackers to ensure accurate records.
• Preparation of reports, recommendations and presentations.
• Monitoring and reporting on project risks and control measures including costs and change control, programme, health and safety and service delivery standards.
• Other ancillary duties within the team as may be requested from time to time including support of tender evaluation panels and continuous improvement workgroups.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Driving licence

Education

Degree in construction

Project management

Building related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

Role Profile Job Title: Assistant Project Manager Division/Function : NDFA Reports to: Senior Project Manager/Project Manager Job Family: Project Management Career Stream: Professional Career Zone: Professional Job Type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract **Closing Date for Applications: 11th September 2026 **

Summary of the Business

The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It has evolved from a single function agency managing the National Debt to a manager of a complex portfolio of public assets and liabilities. Businesses managed by the NTMA include borrowing for the Exchequer and the management of the National Debt, the New Economy and Recovery Authority (NewERA), theNational Development Finance Agency (NDFA), the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, the Future Ireland Funds and the State Claims Agency. The NTMA also assigns staff to the National Asset Management Agency, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland and Home Building Finance Ireland. The NDFA provides financial advice to State authorities on infrastructure projects with a capital value over €75 million and is also responsible for the delivery of Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects for State authorities (with certain exceptions such as Transport Infrastructure Ireland). In addition, the NDFA provides asset management services in respect of the operation and maintenance of PPP facilities. It also delivers Exchequer Funded capital projects on behalf of certain State authorities, including the Department of Education and Youth and certain local authorities. Following the publication of the Government's Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan the NDFA also provides support and assistance to Government Departments and Agencies on major capital infrastructure projects. The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society.

Role Summary

The NDFA is seeking to recruit an Assistant Project Manager to support the procurement, delivery and operational phases of large-scale Government building projects. Our Assistant Project Managers are a key part of our project teams and assist in the day‑to‑day project management of all matters pertaining to the planning, procurement, and / or operational stages of a project.

Key Responsibility

• Management of stakeholder relationships and ensuring that the integrity and reputation of the NTMA/NDFA is held in high regard.
• Development of the project scope, programme and budget.
• Appointment and management of design teams and other support functions.
• Supporting the project team during the planning, procurement and construction phases.
• Supporting the contract management services in respect of operational PPP facilities.
• Engagement with stakeholders to coordinate inputs into the project documents.
• Administration and management of project documents on the NDFA's common data environment.
• Creation and maintenance of project registers and trackers to ensure accurate records.
• Preparation of reports, recommendations and presentations.
• Monitoring and reporting on project risks and control measures including costs and change control, programme, health and safety and service delivery standards.
• Other ancillary duties within the team as may be requested from time to time including support of tender evaluation panels and continuous improvement workgroups.

Qualifications/Knowledge

Third level honours degree (or equivalent) in construction, engineering, quantity surveying, project management, architecture or building related discipline. High level of proficiency across Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) is essential; knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and MS Project. Certification in some or all Microsoft Office programs would be an advantage. Knowledge of the policies, key issues and management strategies associated with climate action and sustainability on large scale building projects.

Experience

Relevant experience includes (but is not limited to): Minimum 2 years working within a construction architectural/consulting engineering/project management or similar environment (experience of contract administration, project management or cost management would be an advantage). Experience in the compilation of project documents and records. Some experience of working with public works forms of contract would be an advantage. Demonstrable willingness to take on new responsibilities and the ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team within a well‑defined project organisation structure. A keen interest in sustainable development, project management and the contractual and commercial aspects of construction projects is important.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and decision making skills. Full clean driving licence as travel to project locations will be required.

Benefits

• Flexible work options including hybrid working and variable work hours.
• An extensive wellbeing programme.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisation.
• A diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Advocacy, Sports & Social, Volunteering and lots more.
• Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees.
• Career Average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.

Pension Abatement: If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee's re‑employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. Applicants will be required to complete a pre‑employment declaration to confirm whether they have previously availed of a Public sector pension scheme.