Contracts Manager
We have an immediate vacancy for a Contracts Manager to join our team based in the West of Ireland.
The EPS Group are a complete end-to-end solutions provider involved in the design, build, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater assets & infrastructure in the municipal (Local authority), Industrial (Food and Beverage/Dairy/Pharmaceutical) markets.
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Overall responsibility for delivery of MEICA Contracts in the West of Ireland Project manage all aspects of water and wastewater pumping and treatment installations primarily focused on Mechanical/Electrical/ICA requirements with minor civil works included.
* On Contract award, review tender submissions and develop plan for contract delivery.
* Assign tenders won to appropriate PM for Delivery.
* Assist with smooth transition from Tendering to Contract Delivery Team.
* Take the lead on Contract Design, considering innovative solutions and opportunities for off-site manufacture.
* Lead & mentor a team of engineers in the delivery of new & existing contracts.
* Oversee commercial matters arising during Contract delivery from supporting Project engineers with procurement from supply chain, negotiating subcontracts to managing commercial matters with Clients.
* Monitoring Project programmes for multiple contracts.
* Co-ordinating regular Contract review meetings with the contracts Team.
* Ensuring monthly invoicing targets are being achieved.
* Creating project programme and ensuring that all required project interfaces are allowed for, from design to final site commissioning & handover.
* Liaising & co-ordinating all works with the Client and relevant stakeholders.
* Management of all site labour including subcontractors.
* Ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.
* Writing engineering reports, reviewing method statements and commissioning schedules.
* Ensuring procedures are in place which facilitate the safe delivery of Contracts.
* Managing & Updating monthly Project Tracker Attending and input into overall EPS Contracts growth and Business development strategy.
* Attend regular meetings with full EPS MEICA Contracts Leadership Team.
Skills / Attributes:
* Proven experience & ability to manage, mentor and improve team members.
* Proficiency in PC skills.
* Excellent inter-personal skills and communication skills.
* Experience in mechanical & electrical design and ability to review and interpret specifications.
* Experience and knowledge of various process designs in the Water & Wastewater Treatment sector would be an advantage.
* Proving track record in delivery of projects with a mechanical & electrical focus.
* Strong collaborative skills with an ability to work effectively in a team environment.
* Have a willingness to learn and be challenged in the water and wastewater Industry.
* Proven experience in delivery of projects with strong emphasis on H & S.
Education Requirements:
* Third level Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering degree/Diploma Similar relevant degree or Mechanical or Electrical craft Background Experience in similar role.
Additional Requirements:
* Full clean driving licence Skills: Communication Organisation Managment