Construction Project Manager

Global Professional Consultants; Connacht; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

A Mayo-based developer/builder is seeking a Project Manager to lead four residential projects and drive delivery across site, procurement, and coordination with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

You will oversee planning, cost control, H&S compliance and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, while maintaining high standards and effective communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Residential/Commercial sector.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of current building requirements.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the project team to drive high performance.
• Ensure compliance with PSCS requirements and highest health & safety standards on site.
• Understand and manage contract documents – drawings, specifications, BOQ etc.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Manage client expectations and ensure objectives are met.
• Track progress and ensure the contract is completed on schedule.
• Coordinate with QS to manage costs and targets.
• Maintain communication with regulators and the public on queries/complaints.
• Champion ISO standards and align site activities with company procedures.
• Provide regular progress reporting to the Director.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Health and Safety

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

BOQ

Contract documents

Job description

My client, a top Developer/Builder in Mayo are now hiring a Project Manager as a result of securing new projects. The successful Project Manager will be working across four different residential projects in Co.Mayo.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company with a strong pipeline of work in the West of Ireland.

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 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 the company 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/Commercial sector is essential
• Relevant Third level Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent is preferable but not essential
• 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
• Benefits package
• Detail-oriented and strong communication skills