Contracts Manager

What you will do

At Provincial Sprinkler, we specialize in the design, installation, and maintenance of fire protection sprinkler systems - but our work goes far beyond systems and specifications. We protect what matters most. As part of Johnson Controls, a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, we combine strong local expertise with the innovation, scale, and stability of a world class organization. We currently have an immediate opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join our team in Cork.

How you will do it

• Coordinate and review construction drawings, specifications and work requirements.
• Liaise with the design team to ensure works are completed according to the programme.
• Administrative Support: keeping records, time sheets, goods inwards sheets, goods returns, checking deliveries etc.
• Drive productivity to ensure we meet contractual milestone dates and programme deadlines.
• Report to and support the Operations Manager to ensure smooth completion of project.
• Update senior management, clients and directors on the progress of the project.
• Direct and manage personnel and subcontractors.
• Manage and coordinate weekly progress meetings, workshops and plan actions.
• Monitor construction to ensure quality of work and coordinate and liaise with Operations Manager, Site Engineers and Service Coordinators to ensure all personnel have accurate and timely information.
• Materials Management: Liaising with Site manager and Purchasing Manager to ensure correct specification, quality and quantity of materials are on site as and when required, checking all deliveries for same.
• Assist site manager in the supervision, monitoring and management of operatives, both direct and subcontractors.
• Health & Safety: Assist in induction of site operatives, assist in carrying out H&S audits, monitor and manage adherence to PPE requirements.

What we look for

• Minimum 3 preferred 5 years' experience in construction in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Previous experience working in the fire suppression industry desirable but not essential.
• Experience of managing projects from commencement to completion.
• Mechanical Engineering background essential, piping experience.
• Ability to prioritise workload/excellent time management.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Strong IT skills, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to view 3D design package to co ordinate works.
• Career minded, energetic and enthusiastic.
• Strong communication skills.

What we offer

A company van and a comprehensive range of benefits including private healthcare, pension, life assurance, paid holidays, holiday purchase scheme, employee care, and many more.