Background
Veolia is Ireland's leading environmental services company.
We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy.
We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.
Project Manager (Proposals) – Water/Wastewater Sector
Contract Duration/Type: Permanent
Location: Kilkenny
Hybrid/Onsite: Hybrid
Working Pattern (Time/Hours): Monday-Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm
Overview of the Role
The Project Manager (Proposals) will be responsible for leading, developing and managing a team to deliver competitive and accurate Water & Wastewater DB/DBO cost proposals.
The role will involve liaising, negotiation and relationship management with our clients in a collaborative manner whilst protecting the interest of Veolia at all stages.
The role will also involve working closely with supply chain, partners, subcontractors and internal teams (engineering, proposals, contracts, procurement etc.) to ensure that competitive tenders are delivered successfully and on a timely basis.
Duties of the Role
Lead and manage a portfolio of proposals
Lead and manage a team of engineers involved in developing costs & solutions
Ownership of commercial and technical aspects of the proposals process
Collaborative interaction with the clients to develop cost models
Playing an integral part in the design and engineering development process
Collaborative interaction with delivery team to ensure lessons learned are applied and peer reviews are carried out in a timely manner
Collaborative interaction and management of supply partners and supply chain during target cost development phase
Developing accurate and competitive target costs
Evaluation and selection of suitable partners, technologies, equipment and vendors including sourcing alternative vendors
Ensuring that all risks are clearly identified and that costs and responsibilities are clearly apportioned and documented and agree
Program of works with partners
Adhere to all internal Governance procedures
Required Skills for this Role
Accredited NFQ Level 8 Honors Bachelor Degree in relevant discipline
5+ years relevant post qualification experience in the tender or execution of water/wastewater engineering projects (more experienced candidates will be considered)
Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment industry
Extensive knowledge of current market conditions
Highly organised and efficient
Strong problem solving skills
Numerate and highly computer literate
Analytical and visionary mind-set
Effective time management and communication skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure whilst ensuring deadlines are met
Self-sustaining engineer/manager with ability to effectively work as part of a team and on own initiative
A proven commitment to continued professional development
Customer focused
Self-motivated
Flexible
Competent user of Microsoft Office
Additional Information
If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.
If you are a non-EU/EEA national, you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.
Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining green-card permits, work permits, spousal/dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.
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