Director – Project Management

Design Build Search is seeking a Director – Project Management on behalf of our client based in Dun Laoghaire.

The selected candidate will provide Project Management services for clients, while working within a busy team supporting and developing the Project Management Practice

This is an excellent opportunity to join a talented and growing team, who have built an impressive portfolio of projects within Ireland and the UK.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring projects are delivered in compliance with the contract and governance arrangements
• Quality assurance and overall integrity of projects and professional services.
• Management of the project budgets, programmes and briefs, monitoring the expenditures and costs, through liaison with the Project Management Team.
• Managing the appointment of Contractors / Consultants to the projects.
• Managing delivery of projects to the agreed level of quality, programme and budget.
• Managing third-party contributions to the project.
• Managing communications with all stakeholders.
• Managing risks to the project’s successful outcome.
• Coordinaying all contractual requirements throughout the project process
• Project Controls, including scheduling, risk management, reporting, etc.
• Reviewing work methods, alternative materials etc. to maximize commercial profitability.
• Report on financial, programme and construction milestones to Partners.
• Atend Industry Events
• Preparation of Fee Proposals and Bid Submissions.
• Lead staff retention and recruitment.
• Act as the company contact with key accounts (& new accounts).
• Assist in marketing and business development of the business.
• Partake in strategic development of the Business.

Requirements

• Degree and or qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Construction / Project Management.
• 15 years’ experience as a Project Manager working with an established Practice / Business.
• Chartered status
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Excellent Programming skills.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Solid technical appreciation regarding construction documentation / methodologies.
• Excellent professional presentation and communication skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness.
• Chair and minute stakeholder management meetings with accuracy, detail and confidence.