Portfolio Manager

ORS; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first hybrid model

Flexible working hours

CPD programme & funding

Pension scheme with matching

Job summary

ORS is seeking a Portfolio Manager to oversee a Civil and Structural Engineering project portfolio. You will track milestones, allocate resources, manage risks, and engage with stakeholders across multiple projects in collaboration with the Project Director.

The role emphasizes organization, programme management processes, and proactive planning. There is potential for the position to transition into a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Level 8 degree in Civil and/or Structural engineering (or related discipline).
• 10+ years experience in construction as a project administrator.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project milestone tracking system across projects.
• Identify and address delays or issues to meet milestones.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve conflicts and streamline delivery.
• Monitor and forecast project resources and ensure efficient allocation.
• Engage with clients, contractors, consultants and internal teams; provide updates on progress, risks and issues.
• Assist the Project Director in portfolio planning and decision-making.
• Prepare and present regular reports on portfolio performance and risk.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the PM framework.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communicat

Organisational skills

Time-management

Independent working

Education

Level 8 Civil/Structural Eng degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

ORS is seeking a Portfolio Manager in our Civil and Structural Engineering team, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating a diverse range of projects within the portfolio.

The role includes tracking project milestones, identifying programme issues and conflicts, managing project resources, and engaging with stakeholders across multiple projects. You will work closely with the Project Director to support the successful delivery of projects in line with company objectives.

This role would suit a candidate with excellent organisational skills, a strong understanding of project management processes, and experience in project planning and resource management.

There is also potential for the role to transition into a permanent position, subject to performance and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Milestone Tracking:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project milestone tracking system to monitor progress across all projects.
• Ensure all project deliverables are met within the agreed timelines and budget.
• Identify and address any potential delays or issues in meeting project milestones.

Identifying Programming Issues and Conflicts:

• Proactively identify programming issues, conflicts, and bottlenecks within projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve conflicts and streamline project delivery processes.
• Conduct regular reviews of project plans and schedules to identify potential risks.

Project Resource Tracking:

• Monitor and track project resources, including personnel.
• Ensure efficient allocation and utilization of resources across multiple projects.
• Work with project managers to forecast resource needs and manage resource availability.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress, issues, and risks.

Collaboration with Project Director:

• Work closely with the Project Director to align project portfolio strategies with company objectives.
• Assist the Project Director in portfolio planning, prioritization, and decision-making processes.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support the successful delivery of projects.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and present regular reports on project portfolio performance, including status updates, risk assessments, and resource utilization.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all projects within the portfolio.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the project management framework.
• Implement best practices and standardized approaches to enhance project delivery and efficiency.

QEHS MS Responsibilities

• Comply with ORS Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (QEHS) Management System requirements, i.e. perform work according to process documents and procedures, and maintain document information/complete department forms/records as required.
• Understand and apply the ORS Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety policy statements in all aspects of work.
• Contribute towards achieving company’s ORS QEHS objectives.
• Ensure that the needs and requirements of the company’s internal staff and customers are understood and delivered.
• Help develop and improve the company’s internal processes and management system by reporting corrective actions, updates and improvement ideas.

Essential Requirements

• Level 8 degree in Civil and / or Structural engineering, level 8 degree in construction management or a relevant related discipline.
• 10 years+ experience in the construction industry working as a project administrator.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

What We Can Offer You

Being part of ORS means more than just a job, it means joining a company that invests in you and your ambitions with transparency, structure and support.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join ORS, which include:

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Pension scheme with matching contributions
• Remote-first hybrid model - use your home as a base and any of our office locations as you see fit
• Work from abroad
• Flexible working hours
• Access to over 60 health disciplines through our Kara Connect Platform
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
• Paid maternity, paternity and fertility leave
• Company and birthday annual leave days
• Death in Service benefit
• Tax saver - travel and bike to work
• Culture, social, wellness and CPD committees
• Talent Development Programmes
• Access to leading career coach Gerry Duffy

About ORS

ORS is a world class multidisciplinary building consultancy with more than 30 years of delivering technical excellence across the built environment. Our mission is simple but powerful: We endeavour to make the lives of our team, clients, partners and communities happier and better in the ways that really matter every single day.

Don’t just take our word for it! ORS has won numerous awards, recognising our Great Place to Work culture.

• Ranked 27th Best Small & Medium Workplace in Europe, Great Place to Work 2026
• Winner of Best Workplace for Remote & Distributed Teams, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026
• Winner of HR Team of the Year, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026
• Winner of Best Workplace for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026
• Winner of Consultancy Firm of the Year, Irish Design & Build Awards 2026
• Winner of Engineering Consultancy of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2025
• Winner of Graduate Programme of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2025Winner of Best Company to Work For, Irish Design & Build Awards 2024 & 2025
• Top 3 Medium-Sized Company, Great Place to Work Awards 2025
• Best Workplace for Health & Wellbeing, Great Place to Work 2025
• Silver Accreditation, Investors in Diversity 2025
• Winner of Best People Development of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2024
• Winner of Recruitment & Retention Strategy, Workplace Excellence Awards 2024
• Great Place to Work Certified consecutively since 2017
• Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited since 2017

ORS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. We foster a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects and supports their individual strengths and experiences.