Projects Lead & Interior Design Manager, Athlone
Client: Hodson Bay Group
Location: Athlone, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 7a5f4ead5845
Job Views: 30
Posted: 21.01.2025
Expiry Date: 07.03.2025
Job Description:
The Hodson Bay Group has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Projects Lead & Interior Design Manager to oversee projects from inception to completion. This role combines creative aspects of interior design with strategic and logistical skills of project management.
With four 4* properties throughout Ireland, we continuously maintain and enhance our product offering for our guests. Each property has multiple outlets requiring ongoing refurbishments and upgrades.
The ideal candidate will be involved in all aspects of the project process including design concepts, specification, tendering, contracting, procurement, budget management, and implementation.
This role offers the opportunity to lead the direction of interior design development in the properties as well as interfacing with contracted design firms for larger projects.
Reporting to the Operations and Facilities Directors, the successful candidate will work closely with Hotel Directors and maintenance teams to efficiently manage the planning, delivery, and monitoring of multiple projects.
Job Responsibilities:
* Managing procurement budgets (mainly FF&E & OS&E) for Development and Capital Expenditure projects
* Delivery of multiple fast-paced property investment programmes
* Specifying interior design schemes or preparing the scope of works for external contractors/designers
* Scheduling timelines and project programmes
* Controlling the tender specification process through to contractor or supplier nomination
* Budgeting and quote reviews
* Issuing purchase orders
* Compiling and issuing meeting minutes
* Compiling snag lists and handover documentation
* Coordinating with property facilities teams to ensure all ongoing maintenance processes are implemented post-project handover
* Scheduling and monitoring payments and delivery deadlines
* Managing preferred vendors list to improve the procurement process
* Providing day-to-day administrative support to Project Directors and Maintenance teams
* Assisting with incoming and outgoing project documentation
* Managing relationships with agents and project stakeholders
* Any other duties assigned by your manager
Requirements:
* Exceptional administrative & IT skills
* Experience in facilities, property, fitout, and interiors admin advantageous
* Proven experience working across IA & FF&E projects from concept to completion
* High quality portfolio of previous work
* Strong competence with Word, PowerPoint & Excel
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work within a team and individually
* Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects
* Strong organisational skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple tasks
* Strong Project Management experience including defining scope and managing project budgets
* Ability to lead and work within cross-functional teams
* Full clean driver's license
Benefits:
* Discounted rates within Hodson Bay Group of Hotels
* All meals provided during working hours
* Complimentary use of Gym & Pool facilities
* Excellent career development opportunities
* Free parking
* Active Sports and Social club
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Athlone, CO. Westmeath: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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