Location: Ireland
Pay: EUR 80,000 - 100,000
Job Type: Perm
City: Cork
Job ID: JO-2512-38819
Consultant: Sheila McNeice
Project Manager - Construction Contractor - Cork
Office/Project Location: Cork City, Cork
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Location: Site Based
Pay: €80K-€100K, Negotiable depending on experience
Experience: 7+years working with contractors
Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required
Our client is a leading Irish Contractor who undertake projects throughout Ireland in large scale construction.
They have successfully completed projects across a range of sectors including Civil, Residential, Data Centres, Hospitality, Commercial, Industrial, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical.
They are seeking Project Managers to take overall responsibility for delivery of projects in Cork
Reporting to the Contract Manager you will be responsible for managing a project from conception to completion ensuring that your project team delivers on time and on budget to the highest standard of safety and quality
Provide leadership and management to the project construction team to drive high performance through all aspects of the project
Develop, maintain, and foster collaborative relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
Responsible to ensure works are carried out to the company’s Health and Wellbeing, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
Promote a positive Health and Safety culture on-site with the construction team.
Develop the contract programme with the construction team, establishing the sequence and timing of operations to meet the project milestones and completion dates.
Execute ongoing short to medium term effective project planning to mitigate project risks.
Champion quality standards on the project, co-ordinate activities in accordance with the company quality system, quality procedures, and specifications.
Ensure production and commercial procedures are implemented on the project, work with the commercial team and take ownership of the commercial delivery of the project.
Manage the procurement and placing of sub-contractor and supplier orders in accordance with the programme.
Lead the value engineering and product development process through the project.
Develop and maintain effective positive communication with the clients, design teams, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities.
Provide accurate, transparent reporting and forecasting for the project.
Ensuring all relevant information is collated, reviewed, and actioned at regular contract review and progress meetings.
Attend client/consultant progress meetings, and prepare and respond to the requirements of the meetings.
Requirements
Third level Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent
7+ years of post-qualification construction experience
Demonstrate ability to deliver large-scale commercial and industrial projects.
Excellent IT skills and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft suite
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to build & maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders.
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
Working knowledge of the latest building regulations and certification standards
Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.
Ability to build strong relationships with clients, staff, and sub-contractors
Package
Salary €80k - €100K and negotiable dependent on experience
Contact
Sheila McNeice is the consultant managing this position.
If you are a Project Manager interested in roles based in Cork, you can contact Sheila by e-mail at sheila@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-7978720 for a confidential chat.
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EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required
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