Senior Project Manager

Design Build Search is seeking a Senior Project Manager with building experience on behalf of our client, a well known main contractor with operations across Ireland, UK and Northern Europe.

Reporting to the contracts manager, the selected candidate will be responsible for managing projects from conception to completion ensuring that the project team delivers on time and on budget to the highest standard of quality, safety & client satisfaction

This role will offer the opportunity to work with experts in the industry who specialize in Data Centres, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Aviation, and Critical Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update the construction programme with the Contracts Manager and ensure your project meets key milestones
• Determine staff resources for your project and communicate effectively with your team.
• Implement the Safety System and establish an excellent safety culture on your project.
• Manage project quality over the lifecycle and ensure build quality meets expectations.
• Ensure project costs are managed and prelims / packages are tightly controlled.
• Work with the commercial team to deliver agreed commercial objectives for your project.
• Maintain positive relationships with the client team; keep them informed of claims & delays.

Requirements

• Third level qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 8+ years construction experience with structural and civil building work.
• Data Centre experience desirable.
• Ability to effectively manage and foster high performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to plan & deliver a complex project
• Strong numeracy and report writing skills
• Ability to build & maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders
• Understands commercial realities; proposes cost-effective solutions
• Computer literate and familiar with MS office, project, (or similar scheduling package)