Job Specification – Project Manager

Location: Cork, Ireland
Industry: Construction
Role Type: Full-time, permanent

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join one of our client’s construction teams based in Cork.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the Project Manager will be responsible for managing a project from conception through to completion, ensuring the project team delivers on time, within budget and to the highest standards of safety and quality, while ensuring client satisfaction.

The position will be based in Cork on one of a number of upcoming projects across sectors including pharmaceutical, life sciences, food & beverage and commercial construction.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management to the project construction team to drive high performance across all aspects of the project.
• Develop, maintain and foster collaborative relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with Health & Wellbeing, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
• Promote a positive Health & 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 project milestones and completion dates.
• Carry out ongoing short to medium-term project planning to mitigate project risks.
• Champion quality standards on the project and coordinate activities in accordance with quality systems, procedures and specifications.
• Ensure production and commercial procedures are implemented on the project.
• Work closely with the commercial team and take ownership of the commercial delivery of the project.
• Manage the procurement and placing of subcontractor and supplier orders in accordance with the programme.
• Lead the value engineering and product development process throughout the project.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with clients, design teams, subcontractors and regulatory authorities.
• Provide accurate and transparent project reporting and forecasting.
• Ensure all relevant information is collated, reviewed and actioned at regular contract review and progress meetings.
• Attend client and consultant progress meetings and prepare and respond to the requirements arising from these meetings.

Requirements

• Relevant third-level Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 7+ years’ post-qualification construction experience.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver large-scale commercial and industrial projects.
• Excellent IT skills with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with all project 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 subcontractors.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take responsibility for the delivery of an upcoming construction project based in Cork, working across sectors including pharmaceutical, life sciences, food & beverage and commercial construction.

The role provides responsibility for managing the project from conception through to completion, working closely with the construction team, clients, consultants, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and in accordance with GDPR regulations.