Electrical Project Manager | Lead Projects in the West

HireHive; Galway; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension contribution

Mobile phone

Laptop

Annual performance bonus

Professional training and development

Fuel card

Job summary

HireHive is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead electrical installation projects across the West of Ireland from contract award to handover.

You will manage multiple projects, ensuring safety, quality, programme, profitability and client satisfaction, while coordinating interfaces with mechanical and main contractors. A strong background in electrical engineering and Irish regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience managing commercial electrical projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical installations.
• Excellent knowledge of Irish regulations.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from pre-construction to completion.
• Develop and maintain project programmes.
• Coordinate electrical, mechanical and main contractor interfaces.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Chair weekly project meetings.
• Monitor labour productivity and programme performance.
• Manage project budgets and forecasts.
• Track costs against budget.
• Identify and manage variations.
• Assist with procurement of materials and subcontractors.
• Review subcontractor accounts.
• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors to maximise project profitability.
• Manage Site Supervisors and Project Engineers.
• Ensure sufficient labour and resources are available.
• Monitor quality of installations.
• Ensure compliance, BCAR and Safe Electric requirements where applicable.
• Resolve technical issues quickly.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and design teams.
• Attend progress meetings.
• Provide weekly reports on Programme, Commercial status, Health & Safety, Risks, Procurement, Labour resources.
• Promote a strong safety culture.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Qualified Electrician

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Procore

Autodesk Build

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Power BI

Microsoft Power Apps

Job description

HireHive is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead electrical installation projects across the West of Ireland from contract award to handover.

You will manage multiple projects, ensuring safety, quality, programme, profitability and client satisfaction, while coordinating interfaces with mechanical and main contractors. A strong background in electrical engineering and Irish regulations is essential.