Senior Construction Project Manager

Coopero Ltd.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coopero Ltd. is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate a high-end commercial fit-out on the client side in Ireland.

You will manage people and processes to ensure on-time delivery and the project’s organized timeline, acting as the go-to person for all aspects of the project’s organization. You will implement best-practice project management techniques, provide strategic guidance, and maintain comprehensive records.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in Mechanical or Electrical engineering or building services.
• Proven experience as a project manager.
• Solid technical background with delivery experience.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Solid knowledge of project finances.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects.
• Experience or knowledge in PSDS/PSCS roles.
• Knowledge of building regulations and BCAR/Planning procedures in Ireland.
• Handover documentation and final account awareness.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project scope, schedule and resources to ensure on-time delivery.
• Provide strategic advice in line with industry best practices.
• Submit detailed progress reports to stakeholders.
• Maintain complete and accurate project records.
• Develop and maintain accurate project plans and change control.
• Protect company interests and manage client relationships.
• Lead client management and ensure effective communication.
• Coordinate with contractors and design teams during construction.
• Prepare and administer project payments, POs and invoicing.
• Produce written reports on progress and costs as required.

Skills

Project management

Client facing

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical) or building services

Job description

(Focus on high-end commercial fitout)

Working client side, on a high-end commercial fit-out project, your job will be to coordinate people and processes to ensure that our project is delivered on time and produce the desired results. You will be the go-to person for everything involving a project’s organization and timeline.

• Implementing best practise project management techniques throughout the project to ensure project success.
• Strategic advice in line with knowledge of best practise and previous experience
• Submit detailed progress reports as required.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Develop and maintain accurate project plans.
• Ensure company interest are fully protected.
• Client Management

Project Brief

• Prepare a Project Brief for internal approval.
• Generate and maintain procedures that will be applied to ensure project success.
• Implement tools appropriate for creating and maintaining program, change control, action lists, risk register.
• Create and deliver project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identify resources and assign responsibilities.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the project(s).
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and appropriately stored.
• Works closely with relevant stake holders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the project(s).
• Understands basic revenue models and P/L; meets financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analysing variances and initiating corrective actions.
• Works with developers and designers to define and document questions, liaise with business via email, IM or phone to get new requirements and explain feasibility.
• Submits project status reports to stakeholders; reviews bugs; plans software releases; anticipates & reacts to change.

Construction Stage

• Prepare and review Health and safety documentation.
• Co-ordination of performance of the Contractors and Integrated Design Team in line with the project program
• Direct the Building Contractor and the Consultants at all stages of the Project in accordance with contract requirement.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Monitor the implementation of and general compliance with the Building Contract
• Establish and maintain effective lines of communication and procedures for all involved in the carrying out of the Project.
• Manage safety on site.
• Ensure changes takes place with client and Company approval as agreed.
• Call, attend and minute regular Project review meetings.
• Resolving any day-to-day queries relating to the Project.
• Working with finance to establish and maintain financial and other records.
• Generate POs and invoicing as required.
• Prepare applications for payment.
• Produce detailed written reports on the progress and cost of the Project and any other matters arising out of the Project Brief and the Project Cost Plan required from time to time.

Skills & Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification preferably in the fields of Mechanical or Electrical engineering or building services or trade qualification with additional education, or construction qualification with M&E working knowledge and experience.
• Proven working experience as a project manager.
• Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in project delivery
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong working knowledge of project finances
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects.
• Experience or Knowledge in the roles of PSDS PSCS
• Experience and knowledge in Ireland of building regulations and procedures
• Understanding of BCAR and Planning procedures
• Ensure handover documentation is complete, accurate and effectively transferred to the building operations resources.
• Ensure agreement of Final Account with the assistance of the Cost Control Resource
• Ensure procedures are agreed in relation to identifying and resolving defects after Practical Completion

Accountabilities

• Reporting to a Head of projects
• Accountability to the functional heads, as appropriate.
• Accountable day-to-day to the relevant client contacts.
• Financial responsibility for the delivery of Plan commitments for the contract