Project Manager - Civil Utilities Contractor - Wexford

Office/Project Location: Wexford

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Location: Project sites throughout Wexford 

Pay: Negotiable depending on experience

Experience: 4-7 years experience in utilities, power, or infrastructure delivery

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is a leading Irish Civils contractor who possess ISO9001 accreditation and continually lead the way in integrated services and support. 

They have a strong safety first attitude and their certified safety & environmental systems allow them to operate in a safe and more efficient way.

The Project Manager plays 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.

Delivery and coordination of ESB and utility infrastructure projects from inception to completion

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. 

Communicate commercials issues and proposed solutions to the Contracts Manager.

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.

Requirements

Level 8 qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

4–7 years’ experience in utilities, power, or infrastructure delivery

Experience working within live utility environments desirable

Experience with ESB Networks, utility ducting, cable installation, substations, or public realm utility works beneficial

Knowledge of permit systems, traffic management, and utility coordination advantageous

Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work within fast-paced operational environments

Full clean driving licence

Safe Pass and relevant utility certifications desirable

Package

Salary: DOE (Depending on Experience)

Annual Leave: 21 Days

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Statutory Sick Pay

Pension Scheme (auto-enrolment or facilitated transfer if already established)

Laptop and mobile phone provided

Company vehicle and fuel card provided

Contact

Sheila McNeice is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a Civil Project Manager interested in roles based in Wexfordn, you can contact Sheila by e-mail at sheila@jobcontax.com or phone +35317978720 for a confidential chat.

JobContax do not send CVs to clients without candidate permission.

With over 50 years of technical recruitment experience, JobContax is the leading recruiter of Civil 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

TAGCON