My Client I'm currently hiring for one of Ireland’s leading Building Contractors, with operations throughout Ireland and the UK who are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join their award-winning team in Kilkenny. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious main contractor and work with like-minded people on exciting multi-million-euro projects.
General Management
To plan and deliver the overall project at hand from pre-start to handover.
To be ultimately responsible for the management of the project: Planning & Programming, Health & Safety, BC(A)R, Design Management, Technical Submittals & Approvals/ RDD’s, Construction Operations and site logistics and logistic planning, Procurement (Sub-contractors and Materials), Quality and Environmental, BIM, Mechanical and Electrical, Schedule the project using appropriate planning software.
Ensure the adequate resources are available on site from company and Sub-Contractors to meet the delivery.
Monitor and update the program weekly for record purposes.
Highlight any associated risks to program early and apply appropriate mitigation measures to eliminate all program risks. Inform senior management in advance of any delays.
Prepare monthly reports on program, quality, health & safety, progress and finance (in conjunction with the QS) and present to all project stakeholders as required under the different contracts.
Produce a procurement schedule in line with the target program for the QS to procure.
Assist the QS and Contracts Manager in producing a full and accurate scope of works for the different trade packages.
You will have overall responsibility for both the quality and design on site in addition to your Team member’s use of company's quality implementation strategy through BIM.
You will be the contact for all stakeholders, internally and externally as well as relevant statutory bodies.
Occasionally, you will have to assist in the preparation and submission of tenders and assisting the estimating department/ Pre-Construction team with programs and construction methodologies.
Effectively manage your project team to achieve the project goal through communication, leading by example, training and certain soft skills in developing and mentoring your team.
Ensure detailed site records and photographs are kept by all Team members.
Chair weekly site meetings and ensure production of accurate minutes and actions.
Chair weekly QA meetings.
Build and maintain good relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
Ensure production and implementation of project plans, including but not limited to method statements, risk assessments, inspection and test plans (ITP’s), BIM management and BIM field applications.
Ensure Technical Submissions are produces and managed with the relevant team members.
Ensure the Design Management is managed in line with the site constraints and within the target program.
Health & Safety
Ensure site compliance with health & safety legislation and the company H&S policies management system e.g. inductions, toolbox talks, risk assessment, safety statements, statutory forms, permits, method statements etc.
Ensure that the filing system for the company H&S management system is set up and up to date.
Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture within the company and set a personal example.
Plan and co-ordinate all work activities and communicate any foreseeable risks and hazardous interfaces with relevant parties to ensure a safe place of work is provided and the Company’s statutory duties are complied with, so far is as reasonably practicable.
Assist in preparation of the H&S plan or Construction Phase Plan and periodically review it with the H&S Advisor and, where applicable, advise the H&S Advisor of any necessary changes.
Investigate all accidents, incidents and near misses, compile reports and implement any corrective actions identified following the investigation. H&S Advisor to assist in this work.
Continuously review site resources to ensure that the Company’s statutory duties and H&S procedures are implemented. Discuss any lack of resources with Contracts Manager/ Regional Director as necessary.
Report regularly to the Contracts Manager any health, safety or environmental issues causing concern.
Take disciplinary action on site as required. (Take advice from CM on this always).
Ensure that all actions required following H&S Advisors inspections, monthly audits and external audits are carried out and that the audits/inspections are signed off.
Quality
To produce and implement JJR full QA system in relation to site activities.
Ensure the QA is delegated to the relevant team members on site.
Hold weekly QA meetings and minute with the Site Team.
Produce inspections and Test plans.
Ensure the site is presented in the proper manner to set the environment for a high QA standard.
Ensure all samples/ sample rooms/ sample apartment etc. is presented early in the project to ensure the highest quality.
Ensure the monthly QA audit scores are above the required 95% consistently.
Department Responsibilities:
Bi-annual review of department competency matrix and assessment of Human Resources needs – submit any training requests to HR.
Verify weekly team time/ attendance timesheets and submit to HR.
Carry out annual performance development assessment with each Team member.
Manage poor performance.
Deal with Team disciplinary and grievances issues in co-ordination with HR.
Monitor and report on departmental objectives and targets in line with the organizational strategy.
Requirements:
Relevant 3rd Level Qualification
Must have an ability to work within a dynamic team of professionals
Must have an ability to work well within a deadline environment
Motivated individual that likes to work in a fast-moving environment
Excellent communication skills
What my client can offer you:
Attractive terms of Employment & Competitive salary for the right candidate
Excellent Benefits
Excellent Career Progression
Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.
