Construction Project Manager

Capex Recruitment are working in partnership with a Main Contractor in Kildare on the appointment of a Project Manager to work on a school project set to start in the coming weeks and run for around 3 years.

The client is open to negotiating a package that works best to suit the individual.

Responsibilities in your new role:

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/ RDDs, 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 JJR and Sub-Contractors to meet the delivery
• Monitor and update the programme weekly for record purposes in accordance with the planning procedure
• Highlight any associated risks to programme early and apply appropriate mitigation measures to eliminate all programme risks. Inform senior management in advance of any delays
• Prepare monthly reports on programme, 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 programme. Ensure appropriate design team appointments and payment schedule match with deliverables
• Produce a procurement schedule in line with the target programme for the QS to procure
• Occasionally, you will have to assist in the preparation and submission of tenders and assisting the estimating department/ Pre-Construction team with programmes 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 and ensure quality system is adhered to
• 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

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 as is reasonably practicable
• Assist in preparation of the H&S plan or Construction Phase Plan and periodically review it with the H&S Adviser and, where applicable, advise the H&S Adviser of any necessary changes
• Investigate all accidents, incidents and near misses, compile reports and implement any corrective actions identified following the investigation. H&S Adviser 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. Discuss any lack of resources with Contracts Manager/ Director as necessary
• Report regularly to the Contracts Manager any health, safety or environmental issues causing concern
• Arrange regular subcontractor H&S supervisor meetings
• Take disciplinary action on site as required. (Take advice from CM on this always)
• Ensure that all actions required following H&S Advisers 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 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 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 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

What you will need to succeed:

• A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications as well as proficiency in planning software, such as MS Project
• Highly organised and methodical approach
• Excellent project management skills, must be able to manage and drive multiple work streams simultaneously

For a confidential conversation about how Capex Recruitment can support you with your next move, please apply now through Indeed and Chris Quinn will be in touch to discuss in more detail.

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