Project Manager (Construction)

Global Professional Consultants; Ireland; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Fuel Card

Pension

10% Bonus

CPD Training

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants is assisting a leading developer in recruiting an experienced Project Manager to deliver a major residential apartment development in the Greater Dublin Area.

The role requires 7+ years in delivering apartment blocks or large-scale residential developments, with strong knowledge of Building Regulations and proven leadership of project teams focused on quality, safety, cost control and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher diploma in engineering, quantity surveying, construction management, or equivalent.
• 7+ years post-qualification experience.
• Proven PM experience delivering apartment blocks or large-scale residential developments.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and standards.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure works meet quality, programme, health & safety and environmental standards per permits and regulations.
• Prepare and deliver the Project Execution Plan with procurement, baseline programme, budgets and risk mitigation.
• Own commercial delivery and cost control with the commercial team.
• Manage relationships with subcontractors, design teams and stakeholders to drive performance.
• Oversee full project lifecycle from inception to completion and aftersales.
• Lead value engineering and deployment of building systems during project delivery.
• Provide leadership to construction teams and ensure resources to support execution.
• Set standards and accountability for project teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Team management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree / Higher Diploma in Engineering / Construction Management

Job description

My client, a leading developer, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team on a major apartment development in South Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Project Manager with proven experience delivering apartment blocks or large-scale residential developments to take a key role in the successful delivery of a significant project, while developing their skills and career within a rapidly growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Typically, the candidate will be expected to undertake and assist with the following duties:
• Responsible for ensuring works are carried out to the required quality, programme, health & safety and environmental standards, in full compliance with Planning Permission and Building Regulations
• Preparation and delivery of the Project Execution Plan, encompassing key project delivery parameters including Procurement Strategy, Baseline Programme/Target Programme, Budget Targets, Compliance Objectives, identification of key project risks and associated mitigation plans
• Own the commercial delivery of the project in conjunction with the commercial team to ensure value creation, effective cost control and optimal project returns
• Manage and own relationships with project subcontractors and design teams to drive performance, ensuring efficient sequencing of works and timely production of information
• Develop and manage relationships with key project stakeholders, including statutory authorities, joint venture partners and local communities
• Oversee the delivery of the full project lifecycle from inception through to completion and aftersales, ensuring the quality and presentation of the finished apartment development meets company expectations
• Lead the value engineering and product development process throughout the project delivery stage, including the deployment of best-in-class building systems
• Provide leadership and management to the project construction team to drive high performance, employee development and learning, ensuring the required resources are in place to support the construction team
• Set clear standards of behaviour and responsibility for project teams and hold teams accountable for performance

Requirements

• Degree / Higher Diploma qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent
• 7+ years post-qualification experience
• Proven experience in a similar Project Manager role, delivering apartment blocks or large-scale residential developments
• Strong background in large-scale residential, apartment or commercial construction
• Excellent working knowledge of current Building Regulations and certification standards
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Ability to achieve demanding time, quality and commercial targets
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Methodical, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels and as part of a team

Working with a Leading Developer

• Vehicle
• Fuel Card
• Pension
• 10% Bonus
• CPD Training

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Manager with strong apartment experience to join a leading developer and take responsibility for the successful delivery of a major residential development in the Greater Dublin Area.