Contracts Manager

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Connacht; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of electrical, civil and infrastructure projects in Co. Mayo, Ireland.

You will manage project delivery, commercial performance, client relationships, health & safety and lead multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include programme oversight, cost control, variations and forecasting, plus risk management and continuous improvement initiatives across utilities, public lighting and renewable energy

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years' experience managing construction, infrastructure or engineering projects.
• Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Strong background in electrical contracting and civil engineering.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects and teams.
• Strong commercial and contractual management experience.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in utilities, public lighting, renewable energy or infrastructure advantageous.
• Knowledge of public sector contracts/frameworks desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of electrical, civil, infrastructure, utilities, public lighting and renewable energy projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Oversee project programmes, resources, costs, valuations, variations, claims and forecasting.
• Identify and manage contractual, commercial and operational risks.
• Lead and develop Project Managers, Site Managers, Supervisors and operational teams.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, utilities, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement, Lean and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, quality, environmental and health & safety requirements.
• Lead project reviews and support the resolution of escalated operational and commercial issues.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder mgmt

Commercial awareness

Electrical contracting

Education

Degree in Electrical/Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Our client are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of electrical, civil and infrastructure projects in Co. Mayo.

The role will have responsibility for project delivery, commercial performance, client relationships, health & safety and team leadership, working closely with Project Managers and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple electrical, civils, infrastructure, utilities, public lighting and renewable energy projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Oversee project programmes, resources, costs, valuations, variations, claims and forecasting.
• Identify and manage contractual, commercial and operational risks.
• Lead and develop Project Managers, Site Managers, Supervisors and operational teams.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, utilities, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement, Lean and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, quality, environmental and health & safety requirements.
• Lead project reviews and support the resolution of escalated operational and commercial issues.

Requirements

• Degree, Higher Diploma or trade qualification in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• 7-10+ years' experience managing construction, infrastructure or engineering projects.
• Strong background in electrical contracting and civil engineering.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects and teams.
• Strong commercial and contractual management experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in utilities, public lighting, renewable energy or infrastructure would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of public sector contracts/frameworks desirable.