Project Manager

JJ Rhatigan & Company; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Career progression

Challenging projects

Job summary

JJ Rhatigan & Company in the Dublin region seeks a highly skilled Project Manager to lead award-winning, multi-million-euro construction projects from pre-start to handover. You will coordinate design, procurement and site operations with a team of professionals.

You will drive scheduling, safety, quality and environmental standards, chair weekly meetings, manage sub-contractors and suppliers, and report on progress, risks and finances to senior management.

Qualifications

• Strong project management capabilities for multi-disciplinary construction programmes.
• Ability to supervise and mentor site staff and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication with clients, consultants and internal teams.
• Highly organised and capable of managing multiple work streams.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver the overall project from pre-start to handover.
• Manage the project, resources and site operations to meet delivery targets.
• Chair weekly site QA and progress meetings; maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate design, procurement, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare progress reports, quality, safety and financial information for stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team supervision

Attention to detail

Organised

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

JJ Rhatigan & Company, a leading and prestigious building contractor with extensive operations across Ireland and the UK, offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of construction. We are actively seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to join our dynamic team in the vibrant Dublin region. This is a significant chance to lead award-winning, multi-million-euro projects, collaborating with a dedicated team of talented professionals. At JJ Rhatigan, you will drive impactful developments, contribute to our legacy of quality and innovation, and play a pivotal role in delivering structures that define communities. Join us and advance your career within an organisation renowned for its excellence and commitment to impactful building.

About This Role

Key Duties & Responsibilities

General Management

• To plan and deliver the overall project at hand from pre-start to handover.
• To be ultimately responsible for the management of the project:
• Planning & Programming
• Health & Safety
• BC(A)R
• Design Management
• Technical Submittals & Approvals/ RDD's
• Construction Operations and site logistics and logistic planning
• Procurement (Sub-contractors and Materials)
• Quality and Environmental
• BIM
• Mechanical and Electrical
• Schedule the project using appropriate planning software. Ensure the adequate resources are available on site from JJR and Sub-Contractors to meet the delivery.
• Monitor and update the program weekly for record purposes in accordance with the planning procedure.
• Highlight any associated risks to program early and apply appropriate mitigation measures to eliminate all program risks. Inform senior management in advance of any delays.
• Prepare monthly reports on program, quality, health & safety, progress and finance (in conjunction with the QS) and present to all project stakeholders as required under the different contracts.
• Assist and manage the Design Manager to close out any design issues during the design process in line with the program. Ensure appropriate design team appointments and payment schedule match with deliverables.
• Produce a procurement schedule in line with the target program for the QS to procure.
• Occasionally, you will have to assist in the preparation and submission of tenders and assisting the estimating department/ Pre-Construction team with programs and construction methodologies.
• Effectively manage your project team to achieve the project goal through communication, leading by example, training and certain soft skills in developing and mentoring your team.
• Ensure detailed site records and photographs are kept by all Team members and ensure quality system is adhered to.
• Chair weekly site meetings and ensure production of accurate minutes and actions.
• Chair weekly QA meetings.
• Build and maintain good relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

Health & Safety

• Ensure site compliance with health & safety legislation and the company H&S policies management system e.g. inductions, toolbox talks, risk assessment, safety statements, statutory forms, permits, method statements etc.
• Ensure that the filing system for the company H&S management system is set up and up to date.
• Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture within the company and set a personal example.
• Plan and co-ordinate all work activities and communicate any foreseeable risks and hazardous interfaces with relevant parties to ensure a safe place of work is provided and the Company’s statutory duties are complied with, so far is as reasonably practicable.
• Assist in preparation of the H&S plan or Construction Phase Plan and periodically review it with the H&S Advisor and, where applicable, advise the H&S Advisor of any necessary changes.
• Investigate all accidents, incidents and near misses, compile reports and implement any corrective actions identified following the investigation. H&S Advisor to assist in this work.
• Ensure that all contractors on site meet their requirements in relation to the Company H&S management system and their statutory obligations.
• Continuously review site resources to ensure that the Company’s statutory duties and H&S procedures are implemented. Discuss any lack of resources with Contracts Manager/ Director as necessary.
• Report regularly to the Contracts Manager any health, safety or environmental issues causing concern.
• Arrange regular subcontractor H&S supervisor meetings.
• Take disciplinary action on site as required. (Take advice from CM on this always).
• Ensure that all actions required following H&S Advisors inspections, monthly audits and external audits are carried out and that the audits/inspections are signed off.
• Ensure that fire, emergency and traffic management plans are prepared and reviewed at regular intervals.
• Ensure where required, a lifting/craneage plan is prepared before arranging for any crane lift.
• Facilitate the election/appointment of a site safety representative and ensure that they can carry out their functions on site without adversely affecting them.
• Co-ordinate the collection of information for the Safety File.

Quality

• To produce and implement JJR full QA system in relation to site activities.
• Ensure the QA is delegated to the relevant team members on site.
• Hold weekly QA meetings and minute with the Site Team.
• Produce inspections and Test plans.
• Ensure ongoing inspections of all works and maintaining high standards of quality workmanship.
• Deal with any and all Sub-contractor QA issues immediately and set the JJR standard. Ensure payments are considered with quality in mind, breakdown of payment schedule to include for QA completion.
• Review Subcontractors / suppliers products at source and their facilities.
• Ensure the site is presented in the proper manner to set the environment for a high QA standard.
• Ensure all samples / sample rooms / sample apartment etc. is presented early in the project to ensure the highest quality.

Abilities & Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Proficient in planning software, such as MS Project.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised and methodical approach.
• Excellent project management skills, must be able to manage and drive multiple work streams simultaneously.
• Ability to supervise and manage staff.
• Able to delegate to suitably qualified persons within the team

Attributes

• Possess a strong work ethic and strong attention to detail.
• Highly ambitious and compelled.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, flexible and reliable.
• Collaborative team member with a passion for achieving team cohesion

What JJR Can Offer You

• Attractive terms of Employment & Competitive salary for the right candidate
• Excellent Benefits
• Excellent Career Progression
• Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.

If you feel you have the required skills and experience and are interested in joining a highly respected company with the opportunity to progress your career, we would be interested in hearing from you.