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Experienced Fit-Out Project Manager
Company: Dublin Based Fit-Out Contractor Location: Dublin, Ireland (Office and Multi-Site Focus) Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Company
This company is a leading Dublin-based fit‑out contractor specializing in high‑end commercial, corporate, hospitality, and retail projects. Known for a commitment to quality and fast‑track delivery they operate in demanding environments and prioritize excellent client relationships. They are looking for a seasoned Project Manager to join their growing team.
The Role Purpose
The Project Manager will take full responsibility for the planning, execution, and handover of multiple interior fit‑out projects concurrently. The primary focus of this role is to deliver complex, time‑sensitive projects ranging up to €5 million in value, ensuring strict adherence to budget, program, and quality standards while managing day‑to‑day site operations across all assigned locations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Delivery & Management
* Full Lifecycle Management: Manage the project from award/pre‑construction through to practical completion and final account.
* Budget and Cost Control: Maintain rigorous control over project budgets, managing variations, procurement packages, and ensuring profitability on all assigned sites.
* Program Management: Develop detailed project schedules and critical path analyses, proactively mitigating risks to ensure all client milestones and deadlines are achieved (critical for fast‑track fit‑out work).
* Quality Oversight: Ensure the highest standards of workmanship are consistently met in line with specifications, drawings, and client expectations.
2. Site Operations and Leadership
* Multi‑Site Oversight: Effectively manage and coordinate activities across a portfolio of projects simultaneously, ensuring resources, materials, and teams are utilized efficiently across all sites.
* Team Leadership: Direct and motivate site teams, site managers, foremen, and sub‑contractors, fostering a safe, collaborative, and high‑performance site culture.
* Health & Safety: Ensure absolute compliance with all current Health & Safety legislation and company procedures, working closely with the H&S officer.
3. Client and Stakeholder Interface
* Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for the client, design team, and professional services, providing regular updates, managing expectations, and resolving issues promptly and professionally.
* Contract Administration: Administer standard forms of contract (e.g., RIAI, bespoke fit‑out forms) and manage sub‑contractor packages from selection through to final account closure.
* Reporting: Produce accurate and professional weekly/monthly progress reports detailing program status, financial performance, and risk registers for internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience
* Minimum 5 years of dedicated Project Management experience within the commercial interior fit‑out sector (ideally with corporate workplace experience with some retail or hospitality projects).
* Demonstrable experience managing single‑contract projects valued up to €5 million or more.
* Proven ability to successfully manage multiple fit‑out sites/projects concurrently.
* Relevant third‑level qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or Quantity Surveying.
* Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and contract forms common in the Irish market.
* Chartered status or actively working towards professional accreditation (e.g., CIOB, SCSI, Engineers Ireland).
* Expert proficiency with project planning software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera P6).
Required Skills and Attributes
* Urgency and Focus: Proven ability to perform effectively under pressure and deliver to accelerated timelines typical of the fit‑out environment.
* Communication: Exceptional negotiation, verbal, and written communication skills for dealing with clients, design teams, and sub‑contractors.
* Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of construction commercial drivers, cost reporting, and variation management.
* Detail‑Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail required to deliver high‑quality interior finishes.
For more information on the company and the role please reach out with your latest CV.
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