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Project Manager

  • Location:

    Sligo

  • Sector:

    Construction

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable DOE

  • Contact:

    Marie Clear

  • Contact email:

    mclear@elkrecruitment.com

  • Contact phone:

    599176301

  • Job ref:

    BH-4915

  • Published:

    3 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-05-02

  • Startdate:

    2025-04-01

Role: Project Manager
Location: Sligo
Job Type: Permanent - Full time
Salary: Negotiable DOE
 
At Elk Recruitment, we are looking for a driven Project Manager to join our client’s growing team based in Sligo. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to make a real impact in an innovative and growing organization.
 
Your new role includes:
General
  • Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of subcontractors
 
Health and Safety
 
  • Ensure that the works are delivered in the safest manner possible, with the support of the Site Manager, EHS Advisor and Contracts Manager, in accordance with all legislative requirements.
  • Ensure contractors on site execute works as per their approved method statement & risk assessment.
  • Giving daily site briefings to the workforce prior to starting work. This is vital to ensure interface risks between subcontractors are safely managed.
  • Ensure the highest standards of housekeeping are maintained.
  • Reporting of all safety incidents and/or accidents to the Safety Advisor & Company Directors in strict accordance with company protocols
  • Prepare method statements and risk assessments for construction activities as required.
  • Help the company achieve our goal of Zero Harm on all our worksites to all our workers and third parties we interface with.
 
Technical/Quality
 
  • Supervision of site engineering resource in the timely execution of out setting out and surveying activities for various building trades
  • Ensuring that the project is delivered snag free to the satisfaction of the Client.
  • Coordinate and liaise with Contracts Manager, Site Engineers and Services Coordinator to ensure that all subcontractors and site personnel have timely and accurate information.
  • Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise from revised details issued or from situations as they arise on site.
  • Ensuring that all materials used, and work performed are as per specification and drawing requirements.
  • Ensuring that all subcontractors execute their works as per their approved Inspection and Testing Plans and sign off inspection records as required.
  • Ensuring the RFI process is managed on site and the associated register kept up to date.
  • Ensuring the submittals process is managed on site and the associated register kept up to date.
 
Management
 
  • Act as a first point of contact on site for day-to-day Client and designer liaison.
  • Liaising with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project to ensure timely successful completion.
  • Manage requisition process for all materials and plant on site.
  • Being familiar with the contract documents supplied by the Client/architect.
  • Monitor progress against the Contract Programme and escalate any delays or risk of delay to the Contracts Manager to mitigate.
  • Assist in the production and revision of the contract and sub-programmes with the Contracts Manager & Planner
  • Ensure plant, labour and materials records are issued to Head Office on a weekly basis.
  • Ensure company owned plant and equipment is maintained in good working order.
  • Act in a courteous and professional manner at all times while protecting the position of the business.
 
 
Experience you need:
To be suitable for this role, candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
  • Relevant Qualification ideally in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline or an equivalent technical degree is preferred.
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in Construction Management including previous project management experience
  • Previous experience or working with public works / RIAI etc., forms of contracts.
  • Self-motivated with strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to read, understand and create contractual requirements, scope objectives and report effectively.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.
  • Excellent leadership skills and be able to Demonstrate Mentoring Experience of Junior Teams
  • Be able to Demonstrate Understanding of BIM and Digital Construction Technologies
  • Highly Proficient IT Skills & be able to demonstrate Innovation Skills
  • Excellent organisation and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with clients, staff and sub-contractors.
  • Ability to influence others with the ability to work well in a team-based environment.
 
What’s next
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