Project Manager

Design Build Search; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Civils Project Manager for a permanent position in Laois, Ireland. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in civil engineering and will be responsible for overseeing construction projects with a focus on safety and efficiency. Responsibilities include reviewing project plans, tracking progress, managing costs, and ensuring compliance with established standards. Strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in Microsoft Project are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in civil engineering.
• Utilities experience preferred, especially within the road corridor.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate construction activities on-site.
• Review project plans and produce detailed baseline programme.
• Identify critical path delays and negotiate extensions of time.
• Review project pricing and track costs to ensure budget compliance.
• Approve monthly progress claims and conduct HS audits.

Skills

Project management experience

Microsoft Project proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Education

Civil engineering background

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Design Build Search is seeking an experienced Civils Project Manager for a permanent position based in Laois. This position is best suited to an individual with a civil engineering background.

The selected will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating construction activities on-site. With a focus on efficiency, safety, and adherence to established standards and schedules, this role ensures successful project execution.

Our client stands at the forefront of civil engineering in Ireland. They are dedicated to delivering exceptional infrastructure projects across a variety of sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Review project plans and requirements and produce a detailed baseline programme on Microsoft Project.
• Track programme on a regular basis and issue updates to client.
• Identify critical path delays when they occur and demonstrate on programme. Negotiate extensions of time where required with the client.
• Review project pricing and track internal costs to ensure project is being delivered as priced and can be completed within required budget.
• Identify areas where project is losing money, identify root cause and develop strategy to mitigate this.
• Understand what is included in the project contract/price and identify project variations where they occur. Negotiate additional costs where required with the client.
• Review contract documentation and communicate required notices to the client within timeframes specified.
• Line manager for Site Agent, Project Engineer and QS. Responsible for all workers on site through Site Agent.
• Review and approve monthly progress claims.
• Review and approve Risk Assessment Method Statements and other pre-construction HS documentation.
• Carry out regular HS and quality audits.
• Identify design issues and communicate these to the client along with proposed solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in civil engineering or construction projects, with utilities experience and working within the road corridor preferred.
• Excellent computer skills with detailed knowledge of Microsoft outlook, word excel and project.
• Full drivers licence.
• Background in civil engineering preferred.

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