Assistant Construction Project Manager (Public Sector)
Contact Gavin Murphy
* Location: Ireland, Leinster, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath
* Sector: Construction & Civils
This role offers a rewarding opportunity for a Project Manager to work in the public sector while maintaining a good work-life balance.
The successful candidate will oversee minor and major capital works within the region, tendering projects, managing contractors, managing design teams and communicating with stakeholders.
This is an initial 1-year contract role which offers great scope for extension and future permanency.
Benefits
* 35 hour working week
* 30 days of annual leave (excl. bank holidays)
* Travel expenses and subsistence allowance
* Hybrid work
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* Preparing specifications, drawings, and contract documents for Capital Projects.
* Developing proposals with selected design teams and contractors.
* Tendering and controlling stages of the project, coordinating with design teams, site supervisory staff, and hospital personnel.
* Supervising staff and contractors in implementing agreed programmes.
* Collaborating with service management and nurse planners to establish an equipping/commissioning team.
* Managing and controlling project timescales and budgets for planning, design, construction, and equipping to agreed quality standards.
Requirements:
* Holding a Level 8 (or higher) Quality & Qualifications Ireland major academic award in Architecture, Engineering, or Surveying accredited by the relevant Professional Institute.
* A high level of knowledge and experience in constructing buildings and building services, including maintenance requirements.
* Leadership and team management skills, including motivating, training, developing, and managing staff.
* Effective communication skills, including presenting information clearly and facilitating group learning.
A suitable candidate should hold a relevant professional qualification, possess strong leadership and communication skills, and have experience in managing construction projects.