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 are 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
Essential:
* 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.
Desirable:
* 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.
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