Project Manager

Capex Recruitment is working in partnership with a Main Contractor in Kildare to appoint a Project Manager for a school project starting soon and lasting approximately 3 years. The client can negotiate a package that best suits the individual.

Responsibilities in your new role: General Management

• Plan and deliver the overall project from pre-start to handover.
• Be ultimately responsible for project management: Planning & Programming, Health & Safety, BC(A)R, Design Management, Technical Submittals & Approvals/RDD's, Construction Operations and site logistics, procurement (sub-contractors and materials), Quality and Environmental, BIM, Mechanical and Electrical.
• Schedule the project using appropriate planning software and ensure adequate resources are available on site from JJR and sub-contractors to meet delivery.
• Monitor and update the program weekly for record purposes in accordance with the planning procedure.
• Highlight any associated program risks early, apply mitigation measures to eliminate all program risks, and inform senior management of any delays.
• Prepare monthly reports on program, quality, health & safety, progress and finance (in conjunction with QS) and present to all project stakeholders as required under various contracts.
• Assist and manage the Design Manager to close out any design issues during the design process, ensuring appropriate design team appointments and payment schedules match deliverables.
• Produce a procurement schedule in line with the target program for QS to procure.
• Assist in preparation and submission of tenders and with estimating/pre construction teams regarding programs and construction methodologies.
• Effectively manage your project team to achieve project goals through communication, leading by example, training, and mentoring.
• Ensure detailed site records and photographs are kept by all team members and that the quality system is adhered to.
• Chair weekly site meetings, producing 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, including inductions, toolbox talks, risk assessment, safety statements, statutory forms, permits, method statements, etc.
• Ensure 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 coordinate all work activities, communicating any foreseeable risks and hazardous interfaces with relevant parties to ensure a safe workplace.
• 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 of any necessary changes.
• Investigate all accidents, incidents and near misses, compile reports and implement any corrective actions identified following investigations.
• 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 statutory duties and H&S procedures are implemented; discuss lack of resources with Contracts Manager/Director as necessary.
• Report regularly to the Contracts Manager about any health, safety or environmental issues of concern.
• Arrange regular subcontractor H&S supervisor meetings.
• Take disciplinary action on site as required.
• Ensure that all actions required following H&S Advisor inspections, monthly audits and external audits are carried out and signed off.
• Ensure fire, emergency and traffic management plans are prepared and reviewed at regular intervals.
• Ensure, where required, a lifting/craneage plan is prepared before any crane lift.
• Facilitate the election/appointment of a site safety representative and ensure they can carry out their functions.
• Co ordinate the collection of safety file information.

Quality

• Produce and implement the JJR full QA system in relation to site activities.
• Delegate quality assurance to relevant team members on site.
• Hold weekly QA meetings and meet with the site team.
• Produce inspections and test plans.
• Maintain ongoing inspections of all works and high standards of quality workmanship.
• Deal with any and all subcontractor QA issues immediately, set the JJR standard, and align payments with quality.
• Review subcontractors and suppliers' products at source and at their facilities.
• Ensure the site is presented properly to set an environment for high QA standards.
• Ensure all samples / sample rooms / sample apartments are presented early in the project to guarantee 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 and planning software such as MS Project.
• Highly organised and methodical approach.
• Excellent project management skills, able to manage and drive multiple work streams simultaneously.