Construction Project Manager - Main Contractor - Wicklow

Office/Project Location: Arklow, Wicklow

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Location: Site Based

Pay: €80K - €100K and negotiable dependent on experience

Experience: 5+ years experience in a similar role with main contractors

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is a leading Irish Contractor with projects throughout Ireland and Europe. 

They have successfully completed projects across a range of sectors including Data Centres, Hospitality, Commercial, Industrial, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical.

The Project Manager will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of assigned projects from initiation through to handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality. 

This role will act as the central point of contact for the project team, client and supply chain, driving progress, managing risk and ensuring effective communication across all stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.

Plan, organise and manage all project activities and resources, taking responsibility for project delivery against programme, cost and quality targets.

Develop and maintain project programmes, ensuring critical paths are identified and managed; implement corrective actions to recover delays where required.

Manage project budgets and financial performance, produce forecasts, monitor costs and approve expenditure in line with company procedures.

Coordinate the procurement and management of labour, subcontractors and materials, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and company procurement policies.

Lead site-based teams and subcontractors, providing direction, setting expectations and promoting a collaborative approach to achieving project milestones.

Identify, record and manage project risks and issues; implement mitigation measures and escalate matters appropriately to senior stakeholders.

Prepare and issue project documentation including meeting minutes, action logs, progress reports, site instructions and handover dossiers to maintain clear audit trails.

Ensure compliance with statutory and company health & safety requirements, leading by example and ensuring site teams adopt safe working practices.

Liaise with clients, consultants and statutory bodies to resolve technical and commercial matters promptly and maintain strong working relationships.

Monitor quality control processes, undertake inspections and ensure defects are managed and rectified in line with project specifications and standards.

Support commercial activities by identifying variations, preparing supporting information and working with the commercial team to agree entitlements.

Coach and mentor junior staff, sharing best practice and supporting professional development within the project team.

Requirements

Relevant professional qualification or membership (or equivalent experience) in construction management, civil engineering or related discipline is advantageous.

Proven experience delivering construction projects, ideally gained with a main contractor, developer or consultancy.

Demonstrable experience of managing programmes, budgets and site teams, with a track record of delivering to time, cost and quality objectives.

Good commercial awareness with experience managing variations, contract administration and basic commercial reporting.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present information clearly to clients, project teams and senior management.

Organised and methodical with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

Proficient user of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; experience with project management software and Document Management Systems is desirable.

Full driving licence and willingness to travel to sites as required

Package

Salary €80k - €100K and negotiable dependent on experience plus company benefits 

Contact

Sheila McNeice is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a Project Manager interested in roles based in Arklow, you can contact Sheila by e-mail at sheila@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-7978720 for a confidential chat.

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With over 50 years of technical recruitment experience, JobContax is the leading recruiter of Senior Project Managers in Ireland.

Due to the large volume of applications, JobContax may not be able to respond directly to every individual.

EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

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