Senior Project Manager - Construction - Belfast
A leading technical commercial construction design and construct contractor has an exciting position for a motivated and proven Senior Project Manager.
Role:
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Senior Project Manager coordinates with clients, architects, engineers, and construction teams to ensure everyone is working towards the same goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Reporting directly to the Project Director.
- Develop and Manage stringent Health & Safety Rules and Regulations on site
- Provide clear leadership and set a positive example in relation to Health, Safety & Welfare
- Ensure with the project team that Method Statements and Risk assessments are carried out for all tasks and ensure the necessary risk controls and safe systems of work are implemented, monitored and reviewed
- Brief and instruct the Project Team of their roles and responsibilities
- That managers and other personnel within their area of responsibility are competent and adequately trained and instructed in relation to their duties in order that these duties can be performed safely
- That all incidents, dangerous occurrences and injury events are investigated and written reports compiled as soon as possible after the incident
- That in respect of construction sites a specific Plan is produced and managed along with associated workplace specific hazard identification and risk assessments throughout the tenure of the project;
- Obtain subcontractor bids, technically align and negotiate subcontractor bids
- Developing special solutions / value engineering solutions
- Responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the various contractors and vendors in the delivery of projects
- Lead project planning and strategy development with the project team and stakeholders.
- Manages the Implementation of a comprehensive inspection and testing regime.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to project team members, including engineers, architects, and contractors.
- Manages the implementation of the Sectional / Practical Completion handover deliverables and inspection events.
- Resolve project issues and conflicts in a timely and effective manner.
- Develop and maintain project documentation, including schedules, budgets, change orders, and progress reports.
- Help in the development and reporting on project programme
- Manages the timely closure of non-conformances or defects and directs lessons learnt.
- Defines and manages the implementation of protocols and resources for the Defects Liability Period.
- Defines and manages the Client Walkdown Inspection and Sign-off.
- Liaise with clients where applicable and manage both their needs and expectations
- Ensure adherence of Project Delivery / Management Standards by all project participants on all projects
Skills and Experience Required
- A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related discipline.
- Project Manager with RC frame experience, a background in defence projects, external works (including grounds), and internal fit‑out.
- Strong client‑relationship management skills and clear, professional communication (particularly email) are essential.
- Proven project management experience in large-scale projects across Ireland, UK, and Europe.
- Clear knowledge and understanding of In-situ concrete, civil and structural engineering works and management of same at site level.
- Clear knowledge and understanding of programming and programming software.
- Be able to complete clear written reports for internal and external use.
- Understanding of MEP systems, from design to execution.
- Proven ability to manage complex procurement processes and drive cost-effective solutions.
- Excellent oral and written communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels.
- A deep understanding of safety regulations and industry best practices.
Benefits & Next Steps
- Permanent Position
- Top market salary and benefits package
- Professional & progressive team
- Critical mission projects
- Available now
To apply for this position send an updated resume outlining in detail your experience, projects and achievements. Sponsorship not available for this position. For more information call Regina Fitzpatrick on 087 214 0636