Director of Project Controls Ireland
About Us
Arcadis is the world's leading company in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy for natural and built assets. With over 36,000 professionals in 70+ countries, we are united in improving quality of life and solving the world's most complex challenges.
Location/s
: An Ireland role, based in either our Dublin or Cork offices while facilitating both operations.
Role description
The Director of Project Controls will be a key role within the Ireland Management team.
The role will involve the development and implementation of a strategy that will strengthen our Projects Controls function across the following key areas:
* Project Cost Estimating.
* Project Services.
* Project Planning/Scheduling.
* Contract Procurement and Administration.
The role will involve working closely with the Business Directors and project managers to set standards, support the development of project execution strategies, support the building of appropriate project teams and act as a peer reviewer of projects to identify risks and mitigation strategies.
Reporting lines
Direct reporting line to EU Pharma BU Director and dotted line to Business Directors in our Dublin and Cork office's.
Role accountabilities
* Work closely with Business Directors, Project Managers and Department managers to ensure successful delivery of Project Controls function.
* Support/Review of Project Controls Proposals.
* Participate in Corporate and outside industry committees and bodies.
* Assist with the development of the long-term business strategy, reflective of business trends, in conjunction with the Business Directors, to ensure that the Project Controls Function is providing an efficient and effective service.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Provide strong leadership in setting standards for Project Controls.
* Responsible for the improvement of the Projects Controls procedures, work instruction and guidelines.
* Audit Operations/projects for compliance with procedure and actively support corrective actions identified in Audits.
* Ensure compliance with Company Procedures and Work Practices pertinent to Construction activities.
* Ensure best available technology is implemented on projects to align with the digitalisation of workflow processes.
* Develop in conjunction with the construction management function robust Equipment and Contract procurement strategies to enable successful project delivery.
* Enhance knowledge of supply chain across European Operations.
* Ensure project costs analyses are completed and cost database is up to date.
* Participate in the selection, approval and appointment of construction contractors to undertake work either for the Company or for and on behalf of our Clients.
* Ensure appropriate communication with the Project Management and Construction function at all levels on all aspects of Project Controls.
* Participate in the recruitment of appropriate project controls resources.
* Mentor and invest in career development of project controls personnel.
* Project a positive Company image to our clients, the public and all our stake holders.
Qualifications & Experience:
You are a technically capable and come to us with:
* Degree Qualified.
* Significant experience as a Project Controls Manager on Life Sciences projects of €100m+
* Experience in managing teams.
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