Job Opportunity
Senior Project Manager
About the Role
This is a leadership position within a major civil engineering contractor where you will oversee the planning, execution and completion of multiple complex projects from concept through to final handover.
Main Responsibilities
* Project Ownership: Take full accountability for project delivery from inception to completion, meeting safety, quality, programme and budget targets.
* Safety & Quality Leadership: Maintain a zero-compromise approach to safety and ensure high-quality workmanship throughout.
* Planning & Delivery: Develop and manage detailed project plans, resource schedules and contract administration processes.
* Commercial Oversight: Monitor and control costs, deliver against gross margin targets and ensure commercial objectives are met.
* Stakeholder Management: Act as the main point of contact between the client, project team and subcontractors, providing regular progress updates.
* Risk & Issue Management: Identify, assess and resolve project risks and challenges in a timely manner.
* Design & Constructability: Review and assess the constructability of water and wastewater engineering solutions, working closely with engineering teams.
* Team Leadership: Lead and mentor Site Managers, Engineers and project delivery teams to achieve project objectives.
* Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
* A third-level qualification in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree or diploma.
* A proven track record as a Project Manager delivering large-scale civil engineering or utilities infrastructure projects.
* Experience in water/wastewater networks and/or Irish Water standard projects advantageous.
* A background in underground utilities, cabling, civils or power infrastructure beneficial.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work collaboratively with clients, contractors and design teams.
* Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, schedules and risk.