Project Manager

Inform3 Recruitment; South Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil contractor in Galway is seeking an experienced Project Manager with over 5 years in civil engineering. You will manage projects involving groundworks, utilities, and more. Ideal candidates will demonstrate effective management skills and the ability to work independently in a busy environment. This role offers the chance to work on large utility projects with a focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil engineering projects.
• Ability to manage sub-contractors effectively.
• Full Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed baseline programme using Microsoft Project.
• Monitor programme and provide updates to clients.
• Negotiate extensions of time with clients.
• Track internal costs to ensure budget compliance.
• Conduct regular health and safety audits.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Groundworks

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Project

Pipe laser

Job description

Overview

Project Manager
Location: Galway
Sector: Civil

Inform3 are recruiting for a Project Manager to join a large civil contractor to work in Galway on large utility projects.

Our client is seeking a Project Manager with a civils background with at least 5 years experience taking ownership over complex civils projects, ideally with experience in groundworks, roads, Irish Water, ESB, utilities and concrete who is able to handle responsibility and work off their own initiative in a busy working environment.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and requirements to create a detailed baseline programme using Microsoft Project.
• Regularly monitor the programme and provide updates to clients.
• Identify and illustrate critical path delays on the programme as they occur, and negotiate necessary extensions of time with the client.
• Assess project pricing and track internal costs to ensure the project remains within budget.
• Identify financial loss areas within the project, determine root causes, and develop mitigation strategies. Communicate these commercial issues and proposed solutions to the Contracts Manager.
• Understand the project contract and pricing, and identify any variations. Negotiate additional costs with the client as needed.
• Review contract documentation and communicate required notices to the client within specified timeframes.
• Serve as the line manager for the Site Agent, Project Engineer, and QS, overseeing all site workers through the Site Agent.
• Review and approve monthly progress claims.
• Review and approve Risk Assessment Method Statements and other pre-construction health and safety documentation.
• Conduct regular health and safety, and quality audits.
• Identify design issues and communicate proposed solutions to the client.

Project Manager Specification

• 5 years+ experience as a foreman on civil engineering projects including groundworks, roads, Irish Water, ESB, utilities and concrete
• Extensive experience in effective management of sub-contractors
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• An understanding of site levels, and be able to set up and use a pipe laser
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication skills
• Full Driving Licence
• PC Skills to complete timesheets, requisitions etc

The client understands the value of quality staff, ensuring that they have put in place professional working practices and in return are looking for candidates that are self-motivated and who can deliver quality work.

For any more information on the role, please don’t hesitate to contact Michelle Keeley on email [e-mail] or phone [phone].

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