
Civil Project Manager (Leixlip)
- Leixlip, Co Kildare
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
- Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
- Instil a positive Health and Safety culture within the team in their thinking and actions.
- Work closely and collaborate with all key stakeholders including clients, client representatives and third-party agencies.
- Ensure a positive experience for the client and their representatives instilling an ethos of collaboration and cooperation.
- Lead the construction team in all aspects of the Civil Engineering and Building scope of works.
- Liaise closely and support other engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical and process engineering.
- Facilitate the co-ordination role of the PSDP for live projects with internal and external designers. Represent the company as PSCS on live sites within your remit and co-ordinate all required documentation to be present on-site and up to date.
- Conduct regular Health and Safety inspections on live sites as well as conducting and leading toolbox talks and white-board meetings.
- Ensure best practice project management techniques are used such as Lean Construction and Last Planner.
- Monitor project performance including risk and opportunities. Mitigate/reduce risk where possible and manage opportunities.
- Report on the monthly performance of your project to the framework manager including performance against programme, budget and HSQE.
- Lead the team in the procurement of supplies and sub-contracts on time and within budget.
- Manage cashflow on projects and work with the Contracts Manager/ Commercial Manager to ensure interim payment applications are submitted on-time to the client.
- Build and promote industry-leading teams by providing training and mentoring of staff including setting out development plans for your team.
- Provide an active involvement in resource management and recruitment within your team as a hiring manager.
- Provide assistance, oversight and guidance from time to time on tendering opportunities for new upcoming projects.
- Respond to and address any client and stakeholder complaints in a timely manner. Obtain client satisfaction surveys and provide any feedback on how to improve our client satisfaction.
- Seek to improve the project delivery process by providing lessons learned feedback and innovative solutions for adoption on future projects.
- Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).
- Other duties as required from time to time.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
- Extensive working knowledge of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013. Holder of a certificate in Managing Safely for Construction Managers preferable.
- Experienced in civil engineering works such as bulk earthworks, cast in-situ concrete works, precast installations, building works, pipelaying and site finishes is preferable.
- Minimum of a Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Ability to work under pressure to deliver project objectives.
- Ability to engage with the customer as well as suppliers and sub-contractors in financial negotiations and final account agreements.
- Good working knowledge of programme management software such as Microsoft Project. Ability to prepare baseline programmes and programme updates.
- Ability to use own initiative, problem solve and adjust as issues arise during project delivery.
- Excellent working knowledge of MS packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
- Strong communication skills with a high level of motivation.
- Full Driving License.
- The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
- Monday to Friday working week
- 22 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays
- Competitive base salary
- Access to EAP – 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families.