Senior Projects Manager - County Wexford
Senior Projects Manager - County Wexford.
This is a 24-month fixed-term contract.
Our client seeks a Senior Project Manager on a fixed-term contract basis at its manufacturing facility, to lead a large facility expansion project.
The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a large-scale capital expansion project.
The role will provide overall leadership, governance, and co-ordination of multiple stakeholders to ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
This is a high-profile role requiring strong leadership, technical understanding of process plant projects, and proven experience managing complex capital investments in regulated manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning, execution, and close-out of a >€100M capital project from design through to commissioning and handover
Act as the client's representative, managing EPC/EPCM contractors, consultants, and vendors
Establish and maintain clear project governance, reporting structures, and decision-making processes
Ensure alignment with business objectives, operational needs, and long-term asset strategy
Oversee the progress and quality of Detailed Design deliverables produced by the EPCM contractor
Ensure that process, mechanical, electrical, automation, and civil designs meet operational, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Lead client review and approval of design packages, value engineering proposals, and technical deviations
Review and challenge EPCM cost forecasts, estimates, and cash flow projections
Ensure constructability, operability, maintainability, and future expansion considerations are embedded in the design
Monitor construction performance, safety, quality, and productivity via the EPCM contractor
Develop and manage the overall project execution plan, master schedule, and budget
Monitor performance against cost, schedule, and scope, implementing corrective actions as required
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, including technical, commercial, and operational risks
Manage change control processes and ensure approvals are obtained in line with client governance
Champion a strong safety-first culture across all project activities
Ensure EPCM and construction contractors comply with all HSE, and process safety requirements
Ensure the project complies with regulatory, environmental, and corporate governance standards
Oversee quality assurance and inspection processes
Manage interfaces between the EPCM firm, site operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams
Communicate regularly with senior stakeholders, providing clear progress, risk, and cost updates
Ensure minimal disruption to ongoing plant operations during construction activities
Maintain strict confidentiality throughout all phases of the project
Oversee commissioning, qualification, and handover to operations
Ensure all documentation, training, and asset data are completed and transferred
Support start-up activities to achieve performance and capacity objectives
Required Experience and Qualifications
Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline
Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects (>€50M, preferably >€100M) on the client side
At least 15 years' experience in process / chemical plant or industrial manufacturing projects
Demonstrated experience managing EPC/EPCM contractors
Strong understanding of cost control, scheduling, and risk management
Experience working within regulated manufacturing environment (food, beverage, chemical, pharma, or similar)
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Experience delivering projects in live operational facilities
Familiarity with commissioning, qualification, and validation processes
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