Job Tag: Construction Management

Project Director

Project Director

Project Director required for a leading construction firm based in Dublin. You will have single point responsibility for project out-turn from preconstruction through procurement, construction, and handover stages, ensuring execution of the project and the finish quality of the Product (buildings and amenity spaces) achieves best-in-class standards meeting all statutory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Business Unit Lead responsibility, accountable for delivering the overall vision and strategic direction of the project in line with profitability and programme targets.
  • Single point responsibility for project out-turn from preconstruction through procurement, construction, and handover stages, ensuring execution of the project and the finish quality of the product (buildings and amenity spaces) achieves best-in-class standards, in line with our market leading brand position.
  • Leadership and selection of the site management team responsible for construction delivery, design and commercial management of the project, and inspiring a high-performance culture within the team.
  • Main point of contact for key project stakeholders including statutory authorities, adjoining landowners/neighbours, and project partners.
  • Engagement with Planning/Development, in-house Design and Sales and Marketing teams to refine the project design in line with market and customer expectations, during the pre-construction stage.
  • Providing key inputs and oversight of the project value-engineering and financial appraisal process from pre-construction stage through construction
  • Preparation of project execution plan including phasing strategy, contracting strategy, programme, and risk mitigation plan, along with sign-off of the construction budget and baseline programme.
  • Oversight of the performance of our supply chain subcontractors/suppliers and consultants (including ownership of key relationships), ensuring selection of the best partners to deliver optimal performance and value contribution to the project.
  • Set standards of behaviour and responsibility for project teams and hold teams to account.

Requirements:

  • An engineering, surveying, construction management or other related Degree / Higher Diploma qualified candidate with 12+ years’ experience in construction leadership with a quality, design, and commercial focus
  • Proven experience at senior management level and Project Director level.
  • Background in large scale residential or commercial construction in complex sites, preferably design / build.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills with excellent relationship management skills with an excellent track record of driving high performing teams.
  • Ability to work across conflicting interest groups to develop solutions to complex operational and commercial problems.
  • In depth industry knowledge of the subcontractor and supplier base, including successful prior relationships.
  • Experience of managing senior stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams

If you are a Project Director considering a career move, please apply via link below or contact Brendan 087 382 0727. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

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Construction Manager

Construction Manager
Excel Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Construction Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Manager to join a fast-growing multinational company based in Dublin.
The Construction Manager will gain responsibility for the management of the construction process from inception to completion. We are looking for someone who can communicate effectively and collaborate in a positive and professional manner with all relevant stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Providing leadership to all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Managing feasibilities and preparing budgets for project approval.
Appointment, management and coordination of all contractors, consultants and suppliers involved in the construction process.
Management and coordination of Planning Permission, Fire Cert applications and Disability Access Certificate applications
Understanding the contract and procurement strategy to enable effective management and coordination of the design and tender process for construction projects.
Manage the negotiation and award of contracts for construction projects
Understands the project direction and drives the key milestones as contract administrator.
Institute a culture of safety, quality, speed, and cost effectiveness across construction projects.
Requirements:
Qualified to honours degree level in either Building Services, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or Construction related degree.
Minimum 5 years construction experience
Good interpersonal skills with proven ability of collaboration within a multi-discipline team.
Strong work ethic, high level of integrity, self-motivated with a creative approach to thinking and problem-solving.
Benefits:
Hybrid working
Company car
Medical insurance
Pension contribution
If you are a Construction Manager considering a career move, please apply via link below. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.