Project Manager Civils

Role Overview

We are seeking a Civil Project Manager based in Midleton/Mallow, Co. Cork, responsible for overseeing projects in the Southwest region. The position offers a competitive salary package.

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• At least five years of experience in a similar civil engineering management role, ideally within the water and wastewater sector.
• Strong familiarity with Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013; possession of a 'Managing Safely' certificate for Construction Managers is preferred.
• Proven expertise in civil engineering activities including bulk earthworks, cast in-situ concrete, precast installations, construction, pipeline installation, and site finishing work.
• A Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Competent in negotiating contracts and financial matters with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with project scheduling tools like Microsoft Project for creating baseline schedules and updates.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).
• Ability to independently solve problems, take initiative, and adapt to issues arising during project execution.
• Possession of a full driving license.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and sustainability policies on all sites.
• Collaborate effectively with clients, their representatives, and other stakeholders to foster a cooperative project environment.
• Lead the construction team focusing on Civil Engineering and Building work scopes.
• Coordinate and support interdisciplinary engineering teams, including mechanical, electrical, and process engineering specialists.
• Serve as PSCS on active sites, coordinating PSDP roles with internal and external designers and managing necessary documentation.
• Conduct regular health and safety inspections and lead safety communications such as toolbox talks and white-board meetings.
• Apply project management best practices, including Lean Construction and Last Planner systems.
• Monitor project progress, assessing risks and opportunities, and implementing actions to mitigate risk and enhance project outcomes.
• Report monthly project performance metrics concerning schedule, budget, and health & safety compliance to framework management.
• Lead procurement efforts for materials and subcontractors ensuring timely and budget-compliant acquisitions.
• Manage project cash flow, coordinating payment submissions with Contracts and Commercial Managers.
• Engage actively in resource planning and recruitment as a hiring manager, and provide input on tender opportunities as needed.
• Address client and stakeholder concerns promptly and gather satisfaction feedback to aid continuous improvement.
• Keep updated with evolving industry standards and technology through ongoing professional development.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to become part of a dynamic and expanding organization.
• Standard working week of Monday to Friday, 39 hours in total.
• 22 days of annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
• Competitive base salary.
• Provision of a company vehicle along with a fuel card.
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) inclusive of counseling services available to employees and their families at no cost.