Construction Project Manager

Join one of Ireland’s leading Building Contractors, with operations throughout Ireland and the UK. We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to be based in the Kildare region. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious main contractor and work with like-minded people on award winning multi-million-euro projects.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

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 & for Sub-Contractors to meet the delivery.
• 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.
• Assist and manage the Design Manager to close out any design issues during the design process in line with the program. Ensure appropriate design team appointments and payment schedule match with deliverables.
• 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 and ensure quality system is adhered to.
• Chair weekly site meetings and ensure production of accurate minutes and actions.

• 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.
• Ensure that all contractors on site meet their requirements in relation to the Company H&S management system and their statutory obligations.
• Continuously review site resources to ensure that the Company’s statutory duties and H&S procedures are implemented.
• 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.
• Ensure that fire, emergency and traffic management plans are prepared and reviewed at regular intervals.
• Ensure where required, a lifting/craneage plan is prepared before arranging for any crane lift.
• Facilitate the election/appointment of a site safety representative and ensure that they can carry out their functions on site without adversely affecting them.
• Co-ordinate the collection of information for the Safety File.

• Quality
• To produce and implement the 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 ongoing inspections of all works and maintaining high standards of quality workmanship.
• Deal with any and all Sub-contractor QA issues immediately and set the JJR standard. Ensure payments are considered with quality in mind, breakdown of payment schedule to include for QA completion.
• Review Subcontractors / suppliers products at source and their facilities.
• Ensure all samples / sample rooms / sample apartment etc. is presented early in the project to ensure the highest quality.

• Abilities & Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Proficient in planning software, such as MS Project.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management skills, must be able to manage and drive multiple work streams simultaneously.
• Ability to supervise and manage staff.
• Able to delegate to suitably qualified persons within the team

If you’re interested in learning more — or know someone who might be a great fit — feel free to reach out to me directly for a confidential discussion.

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