Job Title: Mechanical and Electrical Construction Co-Ordinator
As the on-site client representative, you will play a pivotal role in driving project success.
1. Client Representation: Act as the primary client representative on site, attending all relevant meetings to ensure the construction manager and contractors are aligned with client expectations.
2. On-Site Coordination: Monitor and coordinate all construction (CSA) and MEP works, ensuring seamless integration between different trades and workstreams.
3. Safety Leadership: Champion and drive construction safety management, ensuring strict compliance with all EHS protocols and fostering a proactive safety culture on site.
4. Project Controls: Meticulously manage project schedules, costs, and quality control. You will challenge proposals from the construction management team and contractors to ensure optimal outcomes.
5. Scope Management: Track multiple project scopes concurrently, identifying potential out-of-scope issues early and implementing corrective actions.
6. Live Environment Management: Skillfully manage construction activities within live operational facility environments, ensuring zero impact on ongoing operations by managing and mitigating risks.
7. Handover & Commissioning: Coordinate and review all handover documentation, including commissioning activities, snagging, and pre-startup checklists, to ensure a smooth transition.
8. Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear, concise, and regular project updates to internal stakeholders and project teams, fostering a collaborative and proactive site culture.
Required Skills and Qualifications
We are looking for a driven and technically proficient professional with a proven track record in large-scale pharmaceutical construction projects.
* Proven Track Record: Demonstrable experience as an MEP Coordinator or a similar role on large-scale pharmaceutical construction projects valued at over €30 million.
* Experience: A minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in MEP and construction project coordination.
* Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of construction safety, GMP environments, and the complexities of working within live operational facilities.
* Project Management Skills: Excellent knowledge of project controls (schedule, cost, quality) and a proven ability to manage multiple work fronts and contractors concurrently.
* Leadership & Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence, lead, and collaborate effectively.
* Handover Experience: Experience managing handover packs, pre-startup controls, and snagging processes.
Benefits
This role is based on-site in Athlone 5 days per week to ensure effective project oversight.
A hybrid working option may become available when project workloads and milestones allow.