Project Manager

Description

JJ Rhatigan & Company is one of Ireland’s leading Building Contractors, with operations throughout Ireland and the UK. We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join our award-winning team in Dublin.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious main contractor and work with like-minded people on exciting multi-million-euro projects.

General Management 

• To plan and deliver the overall project at hand from pre-start to handover.
• To be ultimately responsible for the management of the project: Planning & Programming, Health & Safety, BC(A)R, Design Management, Technical Submittals & Approvals/ RDD’s, Construction Operations and site logistics and logistic planning, Procurement (Sub-contractors and Materials), Quality and Environmental, BIM, Mechanical and Electrical, Schedule the project using appropriate planning software. 
• Ensure the adequate resources are available on site from JJR and Sub-Contractors to meet the delivery.
• Monitor and update the program weekly for record purposes.
• Highlight any associated risks to program early and apply appropriate mitigation measures to eliminate all program risks. Inform senior management in advance of any delays.
• Prepare monthly reports on program, quality, health & safety, progress and finance (in conjunction with the QS) and present to all project stakeholders as required under the different contracts.
• Produce a procurement schedule in line with the target program for the QS to procure.
• Assist the QS and Contracts Manager in producing a full and accurate scope of works for the different trade packages.
• You will have overall responsibility for both the quality and design on site in addition to your Team member’s use of JJR’s quality implementation strategy through BIM.
• You will be the contact for all stakeholders, internally and externally as well as relevant statutory bodies. 
• Occasionally, you will have to assist in the preparation and submission of tenders and assisting the estimating department/ Pre-Construction team with programs and construction methodologies.
• Effectively manage your project team to achieve the project goal through communication, leading by example, training and certain soft skills in developing and mentoring your team.
• Ensure detailed site records and photographs are kept by all Team members.
• Chair weekly site meetings and ensure production of accurate minutes and actions.
• Chair weekly QA meetings.
• Build and maintain good relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure production and implementation of project plans, including but not limited to method statements, risk assessments, inspection and test plans (ITP’s), BIM management and BIM field applications.
• Ensure Technical Submissions are produces and managed with the relevant team members.
• Ensure the Design Management is managed in line with the site constraints and within the target program.

Health & Safety

• Ensure site compliance with health & safety legislation and the company H&S policies management system e.g. inductions, toolbox talks, risk assessment, safety statements, statutory forms, permits, method statements etc.
• Ensure that the filing system for the company H&S management system is set up and up to date.
• Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture within the company and set a personal example.
• Plan and co-ordinate all work activities and communicate any forseeable risks and hazardous interfaces with relevant parties to ensure a safe place of work is provided and the Company’s statutory duties are complied with, so far is as reasonably practicable.
• Assist in preparation of the H&S plan or Construction Phase Plan and periodically review it with the H&S Advisor and, where applicable, advise the H&S Advisor of any necessary changes.
• Investigate all accidents, incidents and near misses, compile reports and implement any corrective actions identified following the investigation. H&S Advisor to assist in this work.
• Continuously review site resources to ensure that the Company’s statutory duties and H&S procedures are implemented. Discuss any lack of resources with Contracts Manager/ Regional Director as necessary.
• Report regularly to the Contracts Manager any health, safety or environmental issues causing concern.
• Arrange regular subcontractor H&S supervisor meetings.
• Take disciplinary action on site as required. (Take advice from CM on this always).
• Ensure that all actions required following H&S Advisors inspections, monthly audits and external audits are carried out and that the audits/inspections are signed off. 

Quality

• To produce and implement JJR full QA system in relation to site activities.
• Ensure the QA is delegated to the relevant team members on site.
• Hold weekly QA meetings and minute with the Site Team.
• Produce inspections and Test plans.
• Ensure the site is presented in the proper manner to set the environment for a high QA standard.
• Ensure all samples/ sample rooms/ sample apartment etc. is presented early in the project to ensure the highest quality.
• Ensure the monthly QA audit scores are above the required 95% consistently.

Department Responsibilities:

• Bi-annual review of department competency matrix and assessment of Human Resources needs – submit any training requests to HR.
• Verify weekly team time/ attendance timesheets and submit to HR.
• Carry out annual performance development assessment with each Team member.
• Manage poor performance.
• Deal with Team disciplinary and grievances issues in co-ordination with HR.
• Monitor and report on departmental objectives and targets in line with the organizational strategy. 

Requirements:

• Relevant 3rd Level Qualification
• Must have an ability to work within a dynamic team of professionals
• Must have an ability to work well within a deadline environment
• Motivated individual that likes to work in a fast-moving environment
• Excellent communication skills 

• Attractive terms of Employment & Competitive salary for the right candidate
• Excellent Benefits
• Bonus
• Excellent Career Progression
• Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.