Construction Project Manager (Public Sector)
Contact Gavin Murphy
1. Salary: €76,000-€82,000
2. Location: Ireland
3. Sector: Construction & Civils
4. Contact: Gavin Murphy
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Capital & Estates Department in the South East.
This is an initial 1-year fixed term contract role with significant potential for extension or future permanency.
The successful candidate will provide a range of professional services in respect of the procurement, development, operation, and maintenance of our physical infrastructure – including lands, buildings, plant, and equipment.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* Prepare specifications, drawings, and contract documents for Capital Projects.
* Collaborate with design teams and contractors to develop proposals.
* Develop action plans for timely contract completion, coordinating tender and control stages.
* Supervise staff and contractors in program implementation.
* Work with service management and nurse planners to ensure timely establishment and support of the equipping/commissioning team.
* Manage and control project timescales, budgets, and quality standards.
* Anticipate and address difficulties and problems during project phases, commissioning, and vacating.
* Control expenditure on assigned projects, including presentations to senior management.
* Ensure appropriate maintenance arrangements for new buildings.
* Prepare comprehensive project briefs in consultation with relevant personnel.
* Facilitate consultation processes and meetings for project completion.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Act as senior administrative officer for project management, resolving issues as needed.
* Define requirements for design services, buildings, and equipment.
* Provide advice on the selection of design teams, professional services, and contractors, managing procurement processes.
Candidates must at the latest date of application:
* Hold a Level 8 (or higher) Quality & Qualifications Ireland major academic award in Architecture, Engineering, or Surveying accredited by the relevant Professional Institute.
* Have Membership of the relevant professional association: Society of Chartered Surveyors in Ireland, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Engineers Ireland, Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland.
* Be eligible for registration under the Building Control Act 2007, without requiring further assessment as it applies to your qualified discipline.
Knowledge & Experience
* A high level of knowledge and experience of the construction of buildings and building services and an understanding of the maintenance requirements.
* Leadership and team management skills, including the ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members and motivate, train, develop, and manage staff.
* Effective communication skills, including presenting information in a clear and concise manner, facilitating groups through the learning process, and giving constructive feedback to encourage learning.
Benefits
* 35-hour working week
* 30 days annual leave (excl. bank holidays)
* Travel and Subsistence Allowance
* Hybrid Working
* Flexibility to work from a local office base